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.
Day 25: Hotel Wreckage, Escort Records, and “Freak Off” Footage—Inside the Government’s Final Strike Against Sean “Diddy” Combs
From luxury flights for escorts to $100,000 hush-money exchanges, the Day 25 testimony in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial was explosive. Hotel bills, graphic videos, and flurries of texts exposed a chilling pattern of manipulation, surveillance, and violence—culminating in one of the most emotional days of trial yet.
Plea Bargains: Why So Many Cases Never Go to Trial
Over 90% of criminal cases are resolved through plea bargains, not trials. But behind these quiet deals is a system built on pressure, power, and fear. This blog breaks down how plea bargains work—and why they raise serious questions about justice.
Day 24: Deleted Messages, Disturbing Videos, and Desperate Defense Plays in the Diddy Trial
Deleted texts, call logs, flight invoices, and explicit footage—all of it collided in court as the prosecution unraveled what they say is a pattern of control, coercion, and coverup. From shady message chains to sex-trafficking evidence, Day 24 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial was a turning point.
I Said What I Said… and Now I Want to Die: Coping With Embarrassment as a Chronic Overthinker
I pride myself on always catching mistakes before they happen—until I don’t. And when I slip, even just a little, my brain launches a full internal breakdown. This blog is for the perfectionists, the overthinkers, the ones who mentally punish themselves for the smallest misstep. If embarrassment feels like a personal apocalypse… same.
Gun in One Hand, Pain in the Other: Straw Is Tyler Perry’s Most Unhinged Film Yet
Tyler Perry’s new Netflix film, Straw, is a wild, heart-wrenching descent into one woman’s worst day. Taraji P. Henson delivers a raw, soul-cracking performance as Janiyah—a single mother pushed to the edge by loss, poverty, and a world that keeps failing her. What begins as a story of survival quickly spirals into psychological chaos, layered with hallucinations, heartbreak, and a gun-wielding breakdown inside a bank. In this blog, I unpack the plot, the performances, the twist—and the deeper truth behind the madness.
Days 22 & 23: Drugs, Lies, and ‘King Nights’—The Diddy Trial Takes a Darker Turn
From luxury hotels to Gucci pouches full of drugs, Days 22 and 23 of the Diddy trial spiraled into something darker. With witness after witness testifying about “King Nights,” hush money, explicit videos, and weapons designed to pierce body armor, the courtroom no longer feels like a place of justice—it feels like a crime scene unraveling in real-time.
From Control to Care: How I’m Rebuilding My Relationship With My Body
For years, I treated my body like a problem to solve. I tied my worth to control, starvation, and perfection. But now, I’m rebuilding that relationship—through movement, nourishment, and real self-care. This isn’t a glow-up. It’s a healing. And I’m proud of the version of me that’s finally choosing care over control.
Productivity Isn’t My Worth—But I Still Crave It
I’ve spent most of my life tying my self-worth to how much I get done. Productivity gave me confidence—but also guilt, burnout, and fear. In this post, I unpack where that mindset came from, what it’s cost me, and how I’m slowly learning that I’m still worthy… even when I rest.
Three Days of Devastation: Jane’s Most Harrowing Testimony Yet in the Diddy Trial
Over three days of testimony, Jane delivered the most harrowing account yet in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. From coercion and financial control to emotional manipulation, sexual pressure, and even threats of extortion, her words painted a devastating portrait of abuse. This recap breaks down Days 19, 20, and 21—revealing how power, money, and fear kept her locked in a cycle she couldn’t easily escape.
Day 18: ‘Hotel Nights,’ Manipulation, and Misery—Jane’s Testimony Unmasks Diddy’s Pattern of Control
On Day 18 of Diddy’s federal trial, one witness’s story peeled back the performance of love to reveal a pattern of power, coercion, and survival. From financial threats to forced piercings, “Jane” exposed what life looked like behind the scenes of a relationship built on fear and obedience.
What Is RICO, Really? Breaking Down the Law Behind Racketeering Charges
RICO is one of the most powerful—and terrifying—legal tools the government has. In this blog, I break down what it actually means to be charged under RICO, how the law works, and why it’s showing up more and more in celebrity cases, corporate crime, and organized violence.
If You Think I Hate Men, You’re Not Listening.
I don’t hate men—I just don’t trust them. And that’s not the same thing. My boundaries aren’t built from bitterness; they’re built from experience. If that makes you uncomfortable, then you’re not really listening.
Men Keep Proving Why I Don’t Trust Them—And I’m Taking Notes
I tried to open myself up. I even made a friendship application. But men keep reminding me why I stay distant. Why I don’t trust. Why survival mode still feels safer than connection. This isn’t about bitterness. It’s about boundaries—and I’m done pretending.
Why Do I Chase Men Like They’re the Last Bus—and Then Jump Off When It Stops?
I used to chase men like they were the last Uber out of hell—until they liked me back. Then I’d emotionally block them, disappear, or redirect that energy into work. Maybe it’s intimacy issues. Maybe it’s delusion. Either way, I’m healing. Slowly. Loudly. Hilariously.
They Want the Baddie, Not the Brain: A Rant About Low-Effort Men
Low-effort men don’t just waste your time—they chip away at your confidence. This blog unpacks the reality of being pursued for your image while your soul is ignored. It’s for every woman who’s ever been ghosted, gaslit, or glamorized by someone who only wanted the baddie, not the brain.
What Blogging Taught Me About My Voice
Blogging didn’t just give me a platform—it gave me power. In this personal essay, I reflect on how starting Raw Reflections helped me rediscover my voice, reclaim my identity, and build something no one can take from me.
Day 17: Power, Coercion, and a Judge’s Warning—Jane Takes the Stand and Combs Gets Checked
As “Jane” took the witness stand in federal court, the curtain pulled back on what prosecutors describe as a disturbing pattern of psychological control, financial dependency, and sexual coercion. Meanwhile, Sean “Diddy” Combs was reprimanded by the judge for attempting to sway the jury—an ominous sign for a defense already under scrutiny.
Ozark Was Never About the Money—It Was About Survival in Disguise
Ozark wasn’t about justice — it was about survival. In this blog, I dissect every season and episode of the Netflix series, ranking characters, breaking down major plot shifts, and giving Marty Byrde the credit he deserves. From Ruth’s rise and fall to Wendy’s descent into delusion, this is the ultimate Ozark deep dive.
Day 16: Held Over the Edge — Bryana Bongolan Testifies to Violence, Drugs, and Fear
On Day 16 of Diddy’s federal trial, Bryana Bongolan—Cassie Ventura’s former friend—testified that she was held over a 17-story balcony by Combs in 2016. Her chilling account also included threats, drug use, and years of trauma that she says she’s still working to heal from.
Not Just an Ego Problem: What Narcissistic Personality Disorder Actually Looks Like
You keep calling your ex a narcissist—but do you actually know what narcissistic personality disorder is? This post dives deep into the real signs, behaviors, and dangers of NPD—and why it’s not just about ego, it’s about emotional manipulation, control, and denial of reality.