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A kind voice on the phone: Brooks's request
No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.
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After spinal surgery, I have been mostly housebound for 6 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 music, books and gardening, 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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People who offered to help
- Raluca Mihaela Popa 🇷🇴
I live about 10 km from Southampton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Happy to chat first.
- Yoga Imam Utomo 🇮🇩 Accepted
i live about 16 km from Southampton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Terry Gardner 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 13 km from Southampton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
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Stay strong, Brooks. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Kyoto but we're thinking of you. Love from Kyoto.
Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Southampton.
You're not alone, Brooks. This could happen to any of us.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Knoxville.
Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Hanoi