Murder Attempt Survivors Share Their Close Call With Death And How They Lived To Tell The Tale

Some people survive a close call they never saw coming, and the details can be hard to shake. In this Reddit thread, people shared the moments they came terrifyingly close to being murdered, attacked, or caught in violence, and how they made it out alive.

The stories range from shocking family betrayal to random encounters that turned dangerous in seconds. What makes them hit even harder is how ordinary many of these situations started, before everything changed fast.

These are the kinds of stories that stay with you long after you finish reading. Read on.

Here's the question that started it all.

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1. "Sometimes I forget that I even got stabbed."

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2. Crazy drunk lady attempted to stab the people who were only helping her

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The stories shared by murder attempt survivors show just how deep trauma can run.

3. Mother tried to kill her kid and fortunately got jailed

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4. Guy truly has some issues. Also, two attempts? Woah.

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5. Obsessed coworker attempts murder-suicide

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That kind of experience can leave a mark in more ways than one.

A study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress indicates that survivors often report increased resilience, deeper relationships, and a greater appreciation for life following traumatic experiences.

It's a reminder that recovery can look different for everyone.

6. But where's the PS5?

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7. "I have a scar on my neck as a constant reminder."

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8. A defining moment

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Some people get through it by leaning on whatever helps them keep going.

9. Jealousy gone overboard

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10. We are glad that the dog survived as well!

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11. It's a small world, after all!

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For some survivors, finding the right support makes all the difference.

It's essential for survivors to find supportive communities where they feel safe to share their stories without judgment.

Dax Shepard’s childhood trauma memoir, childhood sexual abuse and stigma, echoes these survivors’ trauma after the stabbing.

12. Why did she take him back and kick her kids out?

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13. Reflexes

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14. Abusive ex-boyfriend

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15. Home invasion gone wrong

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16. God bless that eyewitness

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17. Sounds like a movie scene in real life. Jeez.

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18. The trauma will always linger...

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19. People are so, so cruel

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20. "The perfect bruises of their hands on my neck lasted weeks."

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21. Survived a slit throat and a slashed face

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22. Boss dead on the spot

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23. The stories of these people getting abused by their parental figures are so disturbing and sad

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24. Connecting the dots

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25. You can heal, too

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26. "I'd feel a lot better if I could get justice."

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27. A sledgehammer? Horseplay?

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28. College gone wrong

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29. Domestic violence

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30. Brain trying to deny the trauma

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31. Psycho mothers

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32. Most of these stories involve ex-lovers with clear issues

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Comment down your thoughts, or share this thread with your family and friends!

Their stories are hard to forget, and even harder to read casually.

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