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 raw truths of her lifelong struggle with grief, isolation, and inner turmoil, while showing the remarkable resilience that stems from her unwavering faith in God.
Through unflinching honesty, RARE takes readers into the heart of Rebecca’s darkest days, where routine tasks became mountains to climb, and joy seemed forever out of reach. Yet within that pain is a profound spiritual journey. Quick fixes or perfect endings do not frame Rebecca’s healing, but rather her relationship with God, a growing understanding of spiritual warfare, and the strength she found in worship, scripture, and prayer.
Rebecca doesn’t shy away from hard truths—whether it’s the heartbreak of feeling emotionally disconnected from her children, the quiet grief of being unseen, or the haunting comfort of old habits like smoking. But what makes RARE so extraordinary is the hope that pulses beneath every page. “I kept going not for myself, but for those close to me,” she writes. And it’s that spirit of endurance, rooted in love and divine promise, that defines the soul of her story.
With references to powerful Bible verses such as Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 24:13, and Jeremiah 29:11, Rebecca draws a lifeline from scripture to her daily survival. Her faith doesn’t erase the depression, but it anchors her, giving her the strength to believe in a future filled with laughter, love, and peace—even when it feels out of reach.
In a time when many feel alone in their struggles, RARE dares to speak aloud the pain so many keep buried. It offers solidarity, not solutions, truth, not tidiness, and, above all, hope.
About the Author
Rebecca Hidlay is not just a survivor—she’s a truth-teller. Born into chaos and raised without a guidebook for emotional healing, Rebecca has spent a lifetime battling depression, disappointment, and a deep longing for connection. Her strength doesn’t come from overcoming without scars, but from learning to live with them.
As a devoted mother of two daughters, Rebecca’s experiences as a parent, a woman of faith, and a seeker of healing are at the core of her writing. Her words are honest, often painful, but always rooted in compassion. After years of journaling her experiences, wrestling with spiritual questions, and finding solace in God’s promises, she chose to turn her story into something larger than herself.
When she’s not writing, Rebecca devotes her time to advocating for mental health awareness and encouraging others to speak their truth. She knows that transparency is power, and RARE is her offering to the world: a voice for those who thought they were alone in their grief. With every page, she invites readers into her life, her faith, and her hope for a better tomorrow.
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