This Bride’s Ex Stabbed Her Beyond Recognition—5 Yrs Later, the Man Waiting at the Altar Proves God Is Bigger

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 twist of fate that would bring her redemptive story full circle in a way she NEVER could’ve imagined.

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 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 flatlined 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 indivdual after the attack who had a hand in saving me.. I believe I was saved to tell my story. To be to voice to those who are too afraid to speak or no longer have the chance because their abuser succeeded in taking their life.

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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!

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.

Who 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 this 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 her 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.

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

Her boyfriend of two 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.