There’s a moment 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 that catches the breath—it’s not the arrest itself, but what follows. The silence. The sharpness of memory. The emotional collision of justice and grief.
Rebecca’s mother, long veiled in manipulation and charm, had finally been held accountable. But instead of closure, Rebecca was left suspended between sorrow and relief. She had loved her. She had feared her. And now she had lost her—not to death, but to her own choices.
What makes RARE unforgettable isn’t just the trauma or the crime. It’s the emotional truth. Rebecca doesn’t mask the complexity: the shock, even after years of suspicion. The sadness of a daughter watching her mother unravel. The strange, soft grief of mourning a relationship that never truly nurtured.
She reflects brutally on the emotional tug-of-war: the loyalty to someone who never protected her, the guilt over needing justice, and the bittersweet vindication of finally being believed.
RARE becomes a roadmap for those navigating love laced with harm—a fierce, faithful account of choosing truth even when it breaks one’s heart.
This isn’t just a memoir—it’s a light for anyone climbing out of the shadows of toxic love. Get your copy of RARE by Rebecca Hidlay today on Amazon or through the official website, and take your first step toward the freedom of facing the truth.