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A kind voice on the phone: Gonzalo's request

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

🇺🇸 United States76 views
Gonzalo F. Ibarra
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Brooklyn
After a long COVID relapse, I have been mostly housebound for 3 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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People who offered to help

  • Miguel N. Ibarra 🇪🇸

    I live about 6 km from Brooklyn. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Lucy Anyango Waweru🇹🇿Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Mateo Day🇬🇧Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Aarti L. Bansal🇮🇳Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Avery E. Banks

    Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Brampton

    • Asher D. Marshall

      Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Thane.

      • So-yeon Ji-hye Ko

        rooting for you, Gonzalo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Sandesh T. Desai

          you're not alone, Gonzalo. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Berlin.

          • Emilia D. Mendoza

            Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 35 people at work. Take care

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