My Name is Raquel - Editing
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Last published Thu, Jun 5, 2025
My Name Is Raquel is a raw and poetic coming of age story inspired by true events rooted in Middle Eastern society but takes place in a European country. Raquel, a Christian girl raised under the weight of strict expectations and silent traditions, begins to unravel the world built around her when she is forced into a future she did not choose. Between family pressure, religious obligation, and forbidden emotions, she must decide who she truly is and what she is willing to risk to become her own person.
While based on real experiences, some events have been adapted or fictionalized for the sake of storytelling.
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