To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE


SHARE THIS ARTICLE Printer friendly version of this page

Young Woman's Ex-boyfriend Stabbed Her 32 Times and left Her for Dead, but Her Story Didn't End There...

FaithIt Staff : Feb 23, 2016  FaithIt.com

Her ex-boyfriend tried to kill her, but it led her to the man that not only saved her life, but also gave her hope for a glorious future.

[FaithIt.com] Back in 2013, Melissa Dohme shared a chilling tale of her ex-boyfriend's brutal stabbing to spread awareness for dating violence. But what she didn't know is that years later, her story would end with a shocking twist of fate that no one saw coming. (Photo via Faithit.com)

In a Facebook post, Melissa wrote:

"I am a survivor of extreme domestic violence. My name is Melissa Dohme and I am 21 years old. On January 24th, 2012 I was attacked and stabbed 32 times by an abusive ex-boyfriend I had broken up with 3 months prior. 19 stabs were in my head, neck, and face... the rest were defensive stabs on my hands and arms. Two teens heard me screaming and intervened [to stop] the stabbing and called 911. I owe my life to them... 17 & 18 year old angels.

"My ex left me for dead in the road and attempted suicide. We were both saved that night though. When first responders arrived I was still alert enough to identify myself and him, despite hemorrhaging severely from cut arteries in my neck. I was airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center where Dr. Johnson and his team saved my life. I flat-lined 4 times in the ER, received 12 units of blood, suffered a stroke in my cerebellum, had a fractured skull and nose, missing two teeth, right facial paralysis, stabbed larynx, and was severely beaten.

"It's a miracle I am still alive today... even the doctors say so. I know God saved me, He couldn't stop what happened but He did perfectly line up each individual after the attack who had a hand in saving me... I believe I was saved to tell my story. To be a voice to those who are too afraid to speak or no longer have the chance because their abuser succeeded in taking their life.

"I stand strong against domestic violence and teen dating violence because I know what it's like to be afraid. I know what it's like to feel alone... and if you're feeling that way now, let me tell ya... you are NOT ALONE. There is help, and you deserve to be treated right! (Photo via Faithit.com)

"Now, well over a year later I have come so far in my recovery. I've met amazing people, connected with fellow survivors, grown in my faith, traveled, graduated with my AA degree, spoken to thousands, moved out in my own apartment, forgiven, accepted, and most importantly moved on. I am now happily dating an amazing guy, Cameron.

"[Cameron] knew my story quite well, considering he was there as a firefighter-EMT responding that night. My very own hero, my very own fairy tale. I can now put... all the bad behind me and create my own future as an advocate. My ex is now serving a life sentence with no chance of parole."

But [Melissa's] story doesn't end there.

On May 11, 2015 at the Tampa Bay Rays baseball game, Melissa was all ready to head out on the field to throw the first pitch with Cameron, the EMT who had saved her life. (Photo via Faithit.com)

However, Cameron had more than baseball on his mind when he walked on the field.

Her boyfriend of 2-and-a-half years bent down on one knee and presented Melissa with a ball that read "Will you marry me?"...along with a gleaming diamond that put that dusty baseball diamond they were standing on to shame.

Of course, Melissa said "YES"!!

AND, she still managed to whip out that first pitch like a pro to boot.

Melissa was absolutely beside herself that what started as the greatest tragedy of her life ended as the greatest love story she could have asked for. (Photo via Faithit.com)

She wasn't supposed to live, but she did.

Doctors said she wouldn't walk again, but 3 weeks later, she walked out of the hospital.

Specialists said she'd never be able to smile again, but now she's smiling ear-to-ear every day.

Her ex-boyfriend tried to kill her, but it led her to the man that not only saved her life, but also gave her hope for a glorious future.

It's amazing how God can turn our worst nightmares into our wildest, most romantic dreams. Wishing these two a happy and blessed future together!







SHARE THIS ARTICLE Printer friendly version of this page

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

Other Recent Articles from Breaking Christian News

Countdown for Historic Space Mission Artemis II Begins

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Construction on Privately Funded White House Ballroom; Trump Responds

Trump Rolls Out a Plan to Back Farmers amid Rising Costs, Pledging 'Golden Age'

Trump's Election Executive Order is Causing a Meltdown among Liberals

Another Illegal Alien Charged With Murder in Democrat Run Fairfax County, Virginia

US Forces Reach 12,000 Combat Flights, Debunk Fake News About Iran Operation

President Trump Addresses Nation Tonight, Signals End in Sight for Iran Conflict

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Birthright Citizenship, as the CCP Exploits It to Sway US Elections

ICYMI: Iranian People March in DC in Support of Op Epic Fury and Trump; 'We Will Reclaim Our Country'

Trump's FDA Indicates Move Away from Testing on Dogs, Bunnies, Chimpanzees

Chicago Bulls Dump Player after His Criticism of Pride Month

Finally Confirmed: Michigan Synagogue Car Ramming Was 'Hezbollah-Inspired' Terror Attack

SURPRISE! Zohran Mamdani's New 'Free' Childcare Program is Going to Cost $60,000 Per Child

Courtroom Bombshell: ATF Can't Link Bullet That Killed Charlie Kirk to Suspect's Rifle

FBI: Over 6,200 Missing Children Located, More Than 300 Human Traffickers and 1,700 Child Predators Arrested over Past Year

SCOTUS Rules on Colorado's Ban on 'Conversion Therapy' to Help Gender Dysphoric Individuals

President Trump Shares Letter on Palm Sunday, from Franklin Graham Discussing Salvation

HSLDA Lawyer Warns This Bill Would Create a 'Surveillance State' for Homeschooling Families

Major Airports Return to Normal as TSA Workers Get Paid

GROTESQUE: Barack Obama's Orwellian Push for Virginia Redistricting Is Something to Behold



Search the Articles Archives

Keyword:  
Author:  
Words Posted On:  
Day Month Year



Subscribe to
Breaking Christian News


Follow BCN on Twitter
Are You Praying for Our Government Leaders?
BCN Staff

Steve Shultz
Steve Shultz, Managing Editor
Founder and Owner


Aimee Herd
Aimee Herd, Editor


BCN Plus
Are You Praying for President Trump?
 
 

All articles on this site and emails from BCN are copyrighted property of Breaking Christian News. Permission is given to link to, or share a BCN story if proper attribution is given to both the original writer and summarizer of the story. Breaking Christian News 2005-2019. All Rights Reserved.


Breaking Christian News is a division of Elijah List Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved


Disclaimer: Articles and links, as well as the source articles linked to; do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Breaking Christian News.

editor@breakingchristiannews.com