CLEARWATER, Florida — After surviving a horrific attack in 2012 that left her beaten and stabbed 32 times by her abusive ex-boyfriend, Melissa Dohme has married the paramedic who helped save her life on that fateful night.
Dohme, just 20 years old at the time, was ambushed outside her Clearwater home by her former partner. He stabbed her repeatedly and left her bleeding by the roadside. She was rushed to a trauma center by first responders, including Cameron Hill, a paramedic who played a critical role in stabilizing her and getting her the life-saving care she needed.
The road to recovery was long and grueling. Dohme flat-lined multiple times in the hospital, suffered a stroke and extensive injuries, and spent weeks fighting for her life.
In the aftermath of her recovery, Dohme became a vocal advocate against domestic violence, speaking publicly about her experience and working with organizations supporting survivors.
Over time, Dohme and Hill kept in touch. What began as a bond forged in crisis grew into a romantic relationship, leading to an engagement in 2015 and ultimately marriage in March 2017. The couple celebrated their wedding surrounded by family, friends, and the first responders and medical professionals who helped Dohme survive.
Dohme’s journey—from near-death to advocacy and love—serves as a powerful testament to resilience and healing in the wake of trauma, and highlights both the dangers of domestic abuse and the potential for hope and recovery.
