Tonya McBean & Mishel Rych Give Voice to Narcissism Survivors in Book ‘Chasing Rescue’

A New Dawn of Awareness

Chasing Rescue: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse by Tonya McBean and Mishel Rych arrives June 3, 2025, offering a compassionate companion to anyone who’s ever felt trapped by charm that turned into cruelty. From page one, readers enter a world where intense flattery and attention morph into subtle jabs and covert control. That whirlwind romance feels exhilarating…until it isn’t. Confidence fractures. Self-doubt seeps in. Reality warps. McBean and Rych refuse to sugarcoat the brutality of narcissistic tactics. They illuminate the journey from being adored to being manipulated—casting a clear light on every step of the descent. But they don’t stop at exposure. They extend a lifeline.

Unraveling the Cycle

The authors dive into the mechanics of narcissistic abuse. They outline how love-bombing lures victims into dependency before devaluation and gaslighting begin. Every tactic serves one purpose: control. Readers learn that criticism and isolation aren’t signs of love—they’re weapons. Narcissists hoard power by alternating between affection and disdain. When a survivor senses progress toward healing—when boundaries strengthen—the abuser reacts with nostalgia or feigned repentance to pull them back in. That push-pull isn’t confusion or passion. It’s manipulation. Understanding these patterns is the first stride toward freedom. McBean and Rych categorize different narcissist types—overt grandiose personalities who demand admiration and covert ones who wield guilt and passive aggression. Knowing which style one faces sharpens defenses and strips away self-blame.

Strategies for Self-Liberation

Chasing Rescue unfolds as a toolkit, not just testimony. At the end of each chapter, Mishel Rych contributes therapy notes—practical exercises that reinforce insights. Readers encounter journaling prompts to untangle emotions, therapy tools, introspection, prayer to center the mind, and boundary-setting scripts to maintain distance. Tonya McBean, with her 30,000 words of lived experience, shares bite-size anecdotes that resonate. She writes candidly about leaning on faith—how a belief in something greater provided courage to row toward safety. “God gives you a life raft,” she observes, “but you still have to grab the oars.” Those oars are the tools in this guide: self-affirmations, support-circle building, and strategies to navigate triggers without retreating into silence.

Healing and Hope

Chasing Rescue underscores that healing involves mind, body, and spirit. Trauma tucked away festers into anxiety, insomnia, or even physical illness. Left unresolved, it resurfaces in panic at unexpected moments. McBean and Rych present healing as an active, ongoing process. They advocate daily activities—breathwork, movement, creative expression—that help survivors release “stuck” emotions. They emphasize community, too: finding allies who validate experiences because isolation is the narcissist’s ally. Through real-life success stories woven into guidance, readers witness transformation: from trembling uncertainty to grounded empowerment.

Embracing Renewal

This volume isn’t limited to romantic entanglements. It addresses abuse by parents, siblings, friends, colleagues—any relationship where someone’s admiration becomes a tool for dominance. The authors craft a roadmap: recognize the signs, claim your boundaries, and nourish your true self. They remind survivors that liberation isn’t about making the narcissist change. It’s about ensuring they no longer hold keys to your peace. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Chasing Rescue extends its reach with a companion podcast. Episodes arrive soon on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple—offering further conversations, expert interviews, and community support.

In a world where invisible wounds often go unrecognized, Chasing Rescue serves as both compass and companion. Its tone remains friendly yet authoritative, guiding readers through the mist of manipulation into the clarity of self-trust. It invites anyone who’s ever questioned their worth to reclaim it. It offers every survivor a seat at the table where their voice matters. And, above all, it delivers a message of hope: freedom is possible, and healing begins with the decision to chase rescue.