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No Keys, No Paycheck—But Finally, No Chains

She didn’t pack a suitcase. She packed courage—not the kind you see in movies—the quiet kind that comes when the last bruise fades and the heart whispers, “Run.” In RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent […]

From Abuse to Grace: The Journey in RARE by Rebecca Hidlay

In a world where survival meant navigating the most unimaginable pain, Rebecca Hidlay’s RARE: The True Story of How I Survived a Narcissistic Parent with Homicidal Tendencies, A Testimony of God’s Love and Grace is a beacon of hope for […]

No Bloodline, Just Grace: Jesus Became My Family

There were no gentle arms to run to. No voice in the dark that promised, “You’re safe here.” In RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with homicidal tendencies. A testimony of God’s love and grace) […]

When the Hand That Raised You Wears Cuffs

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 […]

Behind the Smile: The Real Life That RARE Uncovers

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 […]

Bloodlines and Battle Scars: The Story of Family and Faith

Picture a family tree so tangled its branches choke each other, where love battles abuse and loyalty frays under the weight of secrets. In RARE (The True Story of How I Survived a Narcissistic Parent with Homicidal Tendencies: A Testimony […]

Breaking the Isolation: How Rebecca Hidlay Found Connection amid Her Struggles

In RARE: The True Story of How I Survived a Narcissistic Parent with Homicidal Tendencies, A Testimony of God’s Love and Grace, Rebecca Hidlay shares a powerful testimony of survival—of breaking free from the crushing weight of isolation and finding […]

Clouds All Around, Sunshine Just for Us

They had every reason to stay home. The radar showed a complete washout—rain painted across the entire state. But that morning, Rebecca Hidlay zipped up her daughter’s hoodie, loaded the car, and drove straight into what should’ve been a ruined […]

The Words No One Believed: Visions, Silence, and the Cost of Speaking

A girl survives a parent’s homicidal rage. A woman hears from heaven. A mother writes down dreams that come true—and no one believes her. That’s the world of RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with […]

God Was There—Even When the Church Looked Away

There’s a kind of silence that doesn’t just hide pain—it protects it. Behind stained-glass windows and family portraits, stories like Rebecca Hidlay’s are too often buried. But RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with homicidal […]

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Healing from the Inside Out: RARE and the Fight for Identity

Picture a child, heart racing, tucked away in a home that should be filled with love but is clouded by the chaos of narcissism and danger. This is the powerful beginning of Rebecca Hidlay’s memoir, RARE (The True Story of […]

Love Shouldn’t Hurt: When Family Loyalty Becomes a Cage

The footsteps in the hallway didn’t bring comfort—they brought calculation. Shoulders tensed. Breath caught. Another performance was about to begin. This wasn’t a movie. This was RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with homicidal tendencies. […]

A Journey Through Darkness and the Light of God’s Mercy

The Darkness of My Early Years When I entered this world, I faced an environment that should have been a sanctuary but a place of torment. My mother, a woman who should have been my protector, was my most significant […]

Blood Shouldn’t Hurt: Surviving the War Waged Behind Closed Doors

The Story You Were Never Supposed to Hear The walls of a home can hold many things: laughter, prayer, celebration. But in RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with homicidal tendencies. A testimony of God’s […]

Prayers, Pastors, and Purpose: The Divine Network Behind RARE

When the Truth Shatters Everything The sirens were gone. The arrest had been made. But the world around Rebecca Hidlay was still burning. In the pages of her gripping memoir, RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic […]

From Lies to Light: The Life Behind RARE

It Didn’t Begin With the Sirens Before the court dates, before the arrest, before the world finally saw her mother’s face on the evening news, Rebecca Hidlay had already lived the war. Her battle wasn’t fought with fists, but with […]

Weight of Trauma: Finding Hope Amidst Depression and CPTSD in RARE

In the compelling narrative of RARE: The True Story of How I Survived a Narcissistic Parent with Homicidal Tendencies, A Testimony of God’s Love and Grace, Rebecca Hidlay reveals the secrets of a life overshadowed by unimaginable trauma, persistent depression, […]

Three Minutes Without a Pulse—And Then I Heard Jesus

It began with deep, echoing pain and then… nothing. The silence wasn’t terrifying. It was still. Calm. Familiar, in a way that made no earthly sense. In her gripping memoir RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic […]

The Love I Prayed For Never CameYet I Still Believe

A quiet ache settles in when the calendar flips again and the dream still hasn’t arrived. For Rebecca Hidlay, author of RARE (The true story of how I survived a narcissistic parent with homicidal tendencies. A testimony of God’s love […]

From Target to Truth-Teller:

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. […]

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New Book RARE by Rebecca Hidlay Offers a Heartfelt Testimony of Battling Lifelong Depression

Rebecca Hidlay’s debut memoir, RARE, is not just a book—it’s a courageous confession, a spiritual reckoning, and a lifeline extended to anyone who has ever battled the shadows of depression. In her deeply vulnerable and compelling narrative, Hidlay exposes the […]

RARE”: A Memoir of Survival, Secrets, and the Strength to Speak Out

In her searing memoir RARE, Rebecca Hidlay invites readers into the heart of a family torn by deception, abuse, and generational trauma—and the astonishing resilience that emerged in the rubble. This isn’t a sanitized tale of hardship wrapped in sentimentality. […]

From Trauma to Triumph: The Release of Rare by Rebecca Hidlay

Lift Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of Rare, a powerful and poignant memoir by Rebecca Hidlay, set to hit shelves this fall. This deeply personal account of surviving a narcissistic parent with homicidal tendencies is a testament to […]

RARE: One Woman’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph Through Faith

Some books entertain, books that inform, and then there are books like RARE—books that change you. Rebecca Hidlay’s memoir, RARE, is a raw, fearless, and deeply spiritual account of her life growing up under the shadow of abuse, control, and […]

From Silence to Strength: Rebecca Hidlay Breaks the Cycle in RARE

Rebecca Hidlay’s newly released memoir, RARE, is anything but ordinary. It’s a raw, heartfelt account of surviving a childhood steeped in abuse, silence, and contradiction—and coming through it not just alive, but renewed. Hidlay recounts her path from a painful […]

From Chaos to Clarity: One Woman’s Rare Journey

Sometimes, a book doesn’t just tell you a story—it demands that you feel it. RARE by Rebecca Hilday is exactly that kind of book. Raw, unfiltered, and fiercely honest, this debut memoir grabs hold of your attention and doesn’t let […]

Rebecca Hidlay’s Rare: A Heartfelt Memoir of Survival and Love

Prepare to be inspired as Rebecca Hidlay announces the launch of her powerful memoir, Rare. This remarkable book chronicles her extraordinary journey through a childhood marked by trauma, abuse, and survival, ultimately revealing the transformative power of faith and resilience. […]

Healing from the Inside Out: ‘RARE’ by Rebecca Hilday Offers Hope to the Broken-Hearted

RARE, the powerful and heartfelt memoir by Rebecca Hilday, is now available for readers looking for a real story of pain, healing, and faith. In this honest and moving debut, Rebecca shares her struggles with depression, PTSD, and emotional darkness—not […]

When Heaven Whispers and Earth Delays: Rebecca Hilday’s RARE and the Holy Ache of Waiting

In a world plagued by uncertainty and longing for deeper meaning, RARE by Rebecca Hilday emerges as a spiritual lifeline for those who have ever felt the weight of the unseen. This stunning debut memoir recounts a woman’s divine awakening […]

The Wait Is Over, RARE Is Released and It’s Unapologetically Real

Rebecca Hidlay’s RARE is a thunderclap of truth in a world of noise. This newly released memoir is not just a story—it’s a testimony. From surviving trauma and addiction to witnessing divine intervention at her darkest hours, Hidlay bares her […]