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A kind voice on the phone: Gerald's request

A volunteer who can phone or video-call Gerald once a week for the next few months.

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Gerald F. Johnson
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Birmingham
After a serious car accident, I have been mostly housebound for 8 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 history, chess and quiz shows, 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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2.7(18 reviews)

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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    Patient and understanding

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  • Praying for you, Gerald. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Jakarta Selatan donated after I showed her your page. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

    • Juan R. SolรญsPhoto verified

      hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Fresno this morning.

      • Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Dasmariรฑas but we're thinking of you

        • keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

          • Wishing you the best. Get well soon. Don't give up

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