48 Hours It Could Have Been Me: Donna Ongsiako
Jul 15, 2025
Donna Ongsiako, a brave survivor of a violent home invasion in New Jersey, recounts her harrowing experience after being attacked. She vividly describes the incident, her struggle for survival, and the daunting path to recovery. Donna emphasizes the importance of coping with trauma, sharing her therapeutic journey and self-care practices. She also highlights the power of storytelling in healing, encouraging empathy and support for victims. Her resilience and insights offer hope and understanding to those facing similar challenges.
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Donna's Harrowing Home Invasion
- Donna Ongsiako was stabbed multiple times in a random home invasion in Colts Neck, New Jersey in 2013.
- Despite losing three quarters of her blood, she called 911 and described her attacker in detail, saving her own life.
The Attack and Donna’s Survival Instincts
- Donna described the moment she encountered the intruder cutting her window screen and was then slashed and stabbed multiple times.
- Her body initially didn’t process the attack, and she tried to fight back despite the pain.
Miraculous Call for Help
- Donna found the strength to crawl upstairs despite her severe bleeding to retrieve her cell phone.
- She carefully dialed 911 without alerting the attacker who was still near.