13/07/2026
A mother attended every single law school class with her blind daughter... for four straight years.
Not just the first lecture. Not the difficult exams.
Every class.
When Berru Merve Kul was accepted into the Faculty of Law at Sakarya University in Turkey, she was determined to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. But as a visually impaired student, she faced a major obstacle: the university had no Braille textbooks, no audio materials, and almost no accessible resources.
Many people would have seen that as an impossible barrier.
Her mother, Havva Kul, saw it as a challenge they would face together.
Day after day, for four years, Havva sat beside her daughter in the classroom, carefully taking notes during lectures. In the evenings, she read law books, legal codes, and case studies aloud, page by page, so Berru could prepare for exams. From statutes to complex legal terminology, Havva learned it all—not for herself, but so her daughter wouldn't miss a single lesson.
There were no shortcuts.
No breaks.
Just four years of unwavering commitment.
In July 2018, 22-year-old Berru Merve Kul graduated from Sakarya University with strong academic honors, earning the law degree she had worked so hard for.
Then came a moment no one in the audience expected.
Dean Professor Mahmut Bilen invited Havva onto the stage as well.
Before fellow graduates, faculty members, and proud families, the university presented her with an honorary graduate certificate, recognizing the years of dedication, patience, and support that had helped make her daughter's achievement possible.
The auditorium erupted in applause.
Photos of the mother and daughter standing together quickly spread across social media, touching millions of people around the world.
Berru earned her law degree through her own determination and hard work.
Havva earned a standing ovation because, for four years, she made sure her daughter never had to face that journey alone.
Sometimes, the greatest act of love is simply showing up—every single day, even when no one expects you to.