Welcome to Raw Reflections

This is where the commentary gets sharp, the writing gets bold, and nothing is off-limits. Raw Reflections is more than a blog—it’s an ongoing conversation about law, identity, culture, power, and the personal truths we’re told to keep quiet.

Here, I unpack courtroom drama, critique pop culture, analyze the systems meant to protect us (but often don’t), and write through the chaos of being alive in a world that demands silence from the loudest hearts. From legal education to emotional storytelling, every post is crafted with clarity, depth, and purpose.

If you’re here for truth, for context, for the unfiltered version of what really matters—then you’re in the right place.

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My 2025 NFL Draft Reactions: The Good and The Bad

In a draft full of chaos, shockers, and smart moves, I’m breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft with brutal honesty. From the picks I loved, to the ones that made me audibly gasp, to the moments that had me questioning entire franchises — here’s my unfiltered take on the good and the bad.

A Double Tragedy: The Rise and Fall of Kyren Lacy

Kyren Lacy’s story is more than a headline. It’s a tragedy layered in guilt, potential, grief, and silence. In this blog, I explore the double loss—of the man who died in the crash and of Kyren himself. I reflect on the mental health crisis among young men, the crushing pressure placed on athletes, and the pain that lingers when a life ends before accountability can begin. This isn’t about justifying. It’s about understanding. And remembering that Kyren, like all of us, was human.