One Woman’s Escape from Parental Terror
A Voice That Wasn’t Supposed to Be Heard
Some stories fight their way into existence—not to entertain, but to expose. 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 isn’t written to be comfortable. It’s written to be true. And in a world where silence is often mistaken for peace, Hidlay’s voice cuts through with unsettling clarity.
From the first page, RARE grips with an eerie calm. Rebecca Hidlay doesn’t ask for pity—she offers a mirror. The reflection it reveals is one few dare to confront: what happens when the person who gave you life also tries to take it?
A Childhood Twisted by Control and Fear
Beneath the surface of Sunday dinners and school photos, Rebecca Hidlay’s life was dominated by a parent whose narcissism knew no boundary. In RARE, she recounts not only the torment of being emotionally manipulated but also the terror of knowing her safety was never guaranteed. This wasn’t dysfunction—it was warfare disguised as parenting.
The book doesn’t rely on hyperbole. Every memory, every moment, is recounted with chilling precision. Hidlay guides the reader through the calculated cruelty she endured—verbal daggers, emotional nooses, threats that hung in the air long after the shouting stopped.
Grace in the Gutter: How God Found Her There
Despite the chaos around her, Rebecca Hidlay discovered something profound within the madness: the presence of God. Not in grandeur, not in the light, but in the stillness between breakdowns. RARE reveals how she clung to faith, not as a bandage but as a lifeline wrapped around her soul and held it in place when everything unraveled.
Through scripture, prayer, and divine whisperings, she discovered that God’s love did not require permission from her abuser. It arrived freely, fiercely, and repeatedly. Grace wasn’t the end of her journey. It was the beginning of her defiance.Truth Without Apology
The title RARE is no exaggeration. Rebecca Hidlay has not written a trauma memoir to satisfy readers’ curiosity—she has written a testimony. Her story refuses to smooth the edges or soften the pain. Instead, it honors the complexity of healing and the rawness of survival.
This is not about closure. It’s about confrontation. It’s about shedding shame and reclaiming the narrative from those who tried to write it for her. There is bravery in her honesty, and liberation in every line.
RARE is waiting if you’re ready to hold a truth that doesn’t flinch. Rebecca Hidlay’s voice echoes for those still walking through silent corridors of fear, wondering if anyone will ever believe them.
You can step into her story today. RARE is now available on Amazon and Rebecca Hidlay’s official website. This isn’t just a book—it’s a breakthrough. And it might just be the one you’ve been searching for.