It begins not with a headline, but with a girl learning that love can come with conditions sharp enough to cut. In RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with homicidal tendencies. A testimony of God’s love and grace.) by Rebecca Hidlay, we’re invited past the polished exterior of a family secret, and into the quiet warzone of a daughter’s truth.
Rebecca Hidlay’s life wasn’t shaped by visible bruises but by the weight of manipulation, gaslighting, and betrayal disguised as parenting. Her mother’s charm masked a deep and dangerous control, one that eventually unraveled in a courtroom after the murder of an innocent man. But this isn’t a crime story—it’s a soul story.
In RARE, Hidlay recounts not just the fear and trauma, but the staggering emotional complexity that comes from loving someone who was supposed to protect you—and who instead used that bond as a weapon. Her honesty is sharp, but never cruel. Her testimony is painful, but never hopeless.
She finds strength through unlikely allies—Lori, the daughter of the murdered man; her godmother; and her faith community. Together, they hold her steady as she reclaims her voice and rebuilds from years of silence.
Rebecca Hidlay doesn’t just tell her story—she liberates others to face theirs.
RARE will speak to you if you’ve ever questioned the version of love you were taught. Find your copy now through the official website or on Amazon—where survival meets sacred truth.