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A kind voice on the phone: Armando's request
Armando is housebound after a stroke and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.
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After a stroke, I have been mostly housebound for 12 weeks. My family live far away, and the days can feel very long. I'm not looking for therapy - I've that covered - but for conversation.
I'm hoping for someone who can call for about 30 minutes once a week whenever suits us both. I like podcasts, football and cooking, and can listen to anything.
This can be from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English. We can arrange the calls through the platform, with email shared only when we're both comfortable.
Thanks for even thinking about it.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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You're not alone, Armando. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Soweto so I could bring a meal. God bless
Wishing you the best, Armando. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Armando. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Manchester this morning. Blessings.