Welcome to Raw Reflections
This is where curiosity gets loud, opinions get honest, and no topic has to fit neatly into one box. Raw Reflections is a collection of deep dives, personal essays, cultural commentary, and the thoughts I probably spent way too long analyzing before turning them into a blog post.
Here, I write about true crime and courtroom drama, psychology and human behavior, motherhood and identity, relationships, pop culture, sports, media, and the experiences that shape the way we see the world. Some posts are heavily researched. Others are deeply personal. A lot of them are both.
If you like thoughtful analysis, strong opinions, uncomfortable questions, and writing that refuses to pretend life is simple—you’re in the right place.
When Your Beliefs and Behavior Don’t Match: The Psychology of Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort we feel when our beliefs and behavior don’t match. In this post, I break down what it is, where it shows up in everyday life, and how we unconsciously lie to ourselves to avoid emotional conflict. Self-awareness starts here.