A woman from New Jersey, Diane, is sharing her story after surviving a horrific acid attack.

She says her ex-fiancé planned the assault as revenge after she left their abusive 13-year relationship.

Diane’s courage to speak out has brought attention to domestic violence and the challenges survivors face.

The attack happened on July 26 in Gloucester County as Diane returned home after work.

As she stepped out of her car, a woman approached and threw sulfuric acid on her.

And this highly dangerous chemical, tragically, burned over 35% of her body.

Diane described the terrifying moment in her GoFundMe post, explaining how the acid caused life-changing injuries.

Diane was rushed to a hospital burn center, where she spent 76 days.

She has already undergone several surgeries, with more needed to help her recover.

The burns prevented her from returning to her job as a critical care nurse, which she had held for 17 years.

On top of losing her income, Diane is now struggling with huge medical bills and other expenses.

Police say Diane’s ex-fiancé, William J. DiBernardino Jr., 49, from Florida, paid two people $40,000 to attack her.

The alleged attackers, Betty Jo Lane, 38, and Jmarr J. McNeil, 40, both from Florida, drove to New Jersey and carried out the assault.

Investigators found that DiBernardino had carefully planned the attack as a way to punish Diane for leaving him.

All three suspects face serious charges, including:

• Attempted murder.
• Conspiracy.
• Aggravated assault.
• Stalking.

They are currently in jail in New Jersey awaiting trial.

Diane’s friends have supported her by starting a GoFundMe campaign.

Lisa and Tracy Van Sciver Brack organized the fundraiser, which aims to help cover Diane’s medical bills and daily costs.

So far, they have raised some funds but still have a long way to go toward their $200,000 goal.

Diane says that while she is deeply scarred—physically and emotionally—she is determined to rebuild her life.

She plans to share her story widely to help others understand that leaving an abusive relationship is possible and worth it.

Her bravery has inspired many, and she hopes to use her experience to work with survivors of domestic violence.

Despite her pain, Diane remains hopeful.

She says she wants to spread the message that it’s never too late to seek safety and start over.

“I intend to tell my story to the world and work with victims to help them realize it’s never too late to seek a better, safer life,” she shared on her fundraising page.

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, help is available.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788.