07.04.2026 16:21
Ruinaz Avsal, a mother of two who became 93% disabled after falling from her balcony following an argument with her spouse four years ago in Antalya, experienced the shock of her life when she applied for a disability pension. Avsal's application was rejected due to the 2,000 TL alimony she receives.
Ruinaz Avsal, a mother of two from Antalya, fell from her balcony after arguing with her husband in 2022. Instead of taking Avsal to the hospital, her husband took her back home. When her pain did not subside, Ruinaz Avsal went to the hospital and became unable to move from the waist down due to the impact of the fall. Continuing her life in a wheelchair, Avsal decided to get a divorce after a while.
HER APPLICATION WAS REJECTED DUE TO 2,000 TL ALIMONY
Struggling to get by on the 2,000 lira alimony determined by the court and having no one to support her, Avsal continued her treatment with the hope of being able to stand up again. With the support of the Antalya Solidarity Platform, Avsal settled into a rented house and tried to hold on to life. Her applications for disability benefits were rejected due to the intermittent 2,000 lira alimony she received. Unable to work because she cannot walk and having no income, Avsal wants her disability pension to be granted and to be able to pay her rent.
"MY HUSBAND DID NOT SUPPORT ME"
Stating that she has been going through difficult days because she cannot walk, Ruinaz Avsal said, "I ended up like this as a result of falling from a height. I am 93% disabled. I have been in this condition for 3 years. My husband did not support me. I constantly go to physical therapy at the hospital. They do not come to me, do not care, and do not show interest. My parents have passed away. I have no one to support me from my relatives," she said.
"I WANT TO GET MY RIGHTS"
Noting that she wants to receive a disability pension, Ruinaz Avsal said, "I want to get my rights. I go to the district governor's office, I apply to receive my disability pension, but they constantly reject me. I asked 'why'. It appears in the system that I receive 2,000 lira alimony. I do not receive regular alimony. They give me this by opening an enforcement case. How can I manage my living expenses with 2,000 lira? I have rent, electricity, and water bills. Philanthropists help me, and I have survived with their support until today. I was able to keep this house with the support of the Antalya Solidarity Platform," she said.
"I WANT TO STAND UP AGAIN"
Stating that she has faced many difficulties, Avsal said, "I continue with physical therapy, I am constantly at the hospital. I have never stopped. Because, with God's permission, I have a chance to stand up. Before this incident, I was a healthy person. I was constantly working. I want to stand up again and establish my order. I want to go to my children or take my children to myself. Most of all, I want to stand up and have a home of my own. I want to live in a way that suits me," she said.