She was only ten years old, but in one harrowing night, she proved that courage has nothing to do with age. In a small Oregon home, chaos erupted when her father launched a brutal attack, slitting her mother’s throat in a sudden act of violence. The scene could have ended in tragedy, but instead, it became a testament to bravery and quick thinking.
Rather than freezing in fear, the young girl sprang into action. Her first instinct was to protect her siblings. She grabbed a kitchen knife and tried to fend off the attacker, but when that failed, she gathered her younger brothers and sisters, herded them into a bedroom, and barricaded the door. With shaking hands, she dialed 911, giving the dispatcher critical details in a steady voice far beyond her years.
But she didn’t stop there. Knowing her mother was bleeding heavily, she made a decision that could have cost her life. She slipped out…
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