Laura Charanza is a survivor of over 40 years of narcissistic abuse. Laura was raised by a narcissist, then married one and stayed with him for many years.

Laura shared her harrowing stories in her debut book, "Ugly Love," which was an Amazon #1 Best Seller in 2018. Laura is poised for another best-selling book: "The New Truth About Dating; Navigating the Ups and Downs for a Healthy Dating Life."

Before becoming an author, Laura was a television news journalist who covered breaking news stories for CBS and ABC affiliates. Laura is now an award-winning biotechnology sales representative in Texas, where she lives with her teenage son and two rambunctious Labradoodles.