How One Woman Escaped An Abusive Marriage

Marla Martenson

My guest is, Kanchan Bhaskar, an Indian-American, first-time author with master’s in social work and a certificate in life coaching. Being a successful Human Resource professional, her expertise is in training, mentoring, counseling, and coaching. She has taken the role of Advocate, speaker, and coach for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Kanchan lives in Chicago. Kanchan's book, Leaving: Kanchan Bhaskar has always been taught that marriage means companionship, tenderness, and mutual respect—so when she enters into an arranged marriage, this is the kind of partnership she anticipates with her new, seemingly wonderful, husband. But after they marry, she quickly discovers that his warmth is deceptive—that the man beneath the bright, charming façade is actually a narcissistic, alcoholic, and violent man. Ultimately, it is Kanchan alone who must plan her escape toward freedom. YOUR HOST: Marla Martenson is a professional matchmaker, radio show host and the author of 4 memoirs, Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker, Hearts On The Line, The Buddha Made Me Do It & The Magic Seeker. She has appeared on countless radio and TV shows including the Today Show, WGN Chicago Morning News, San Diego Living, Urban Rush, and Coast to Coast am with George Noory & FADE 2 BLACK with Jimmy Church. To order Marla’s book, The Buddha Made Me Do It