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.

TV & Film, TV & Film Analysis Trinity Barnette TV & Film, TV & Film Analysis Trinity Barnette

Holy Hell: Why The Righteous Gemstones Is the Most Chaotic (and Accurate) Satire on TV

Holy Hell: Why The Righteous Gemstones Is the Most Chaotic (and Accurate) Satire on TV” is a deep dive into Danny McBride’s hilarious, unhinged megachurch masterpiece. From shotgun sermons to emotional breakdowns in sequins, this blog explores the Gemstone family’s hypocrisy, dysfunction, and glitter-drenched brilliance—with a few Succession comparisons sprinkled in for good measure.

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Met Gala 2025: Who Ate, Who Starved, and Who Needs to Be Banned

The Met Gala is the Super Bowl of fashion, and this year’s theme—Superfine: Tailoring Black Style—was both a celebration and a challenge. Some stars understood the assignment and made history. Others… well, made headlines for all the wrong reasons. From best-dressed icons to couture catastrophes, here’s my no-filter breakdown of the 2025 Met Gala.

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Money Is My Survival Instinct

Money isn’t just currency to me—it’s safety, identity, and emotional control. I grew up fearing instability, and now I chase security like my life depends on it… because once, it did. This isn’t about greed. It’s about survival.

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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.

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Things I Wish I Knew Sooner

There are so many things I had to learn the hard way—through silence, pain, and the lessons no one ever warned me about. This isn’t just a list. It’s a reflection. It’s a letter to my younger self, and maybe to yours too.

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You Don’t Have to Be Healed to Be Powerful

We glorify healing, but we don’t talk about what it means to be powerful in the middle of it. This piece is for the ones still unraveling, still figuring it out, still showing up anyway. You don’t need to be healed to be heard. You don’t have to be whole to matter. There is strength in your survival right now—even in the parts that still hurt.

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My Journey: How Trauma Made Me See Myself Clearly

I didn’t become self-aware by choice—I became self-aware because I had to. I’ve been through the kind of trauma that rewires your brain and forces you to question everything. But instead of letting it destroy me, I studied it. I studied myself. This is the story of how I survived, how I evolved, and how I became someone I can finally be proud of.

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Stop Asking Why She Didn’t Say No—Ask Why He Killed Her

They always ask why she didn’t say no. Why she didn’t leave. Why she didn’t tell someone. But what they never ask is: why did he think he could kill her? This post is a wake-up call. It’s not just about rejection—it’s about survival. About growing up watching violence. About the women who said no and died anyway. About the system that keeps failing us. If you’ve ever blamed a victim, read this. If you’ve ever been one, this is for you.

— Trinity Barnette

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The Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Expansion of Technology

Artificial Intelligence isn’t new—it’s just louder now. From its 1950s origin to the generative boom of today, AI has always been a reflection of us: our potential, our flaws, and our future. In this post, I break down the real history of AI, celebrate the pioneers behind it, address ethical concerns, and explain how we can use it safely, mindfully, and powerfully. I also spotlight the urgent need for legal protections against AI-fueled exploitation, including the Take It Down Act and RAINN’s Day of Action. This isn’t just tech talk—it’s a conversation about justice, power, and the world we’re building next.

— Trinity Barnette

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