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A kind voice on the phone: Gustavo's request

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

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Gustavo Tiago Guimarães
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São Paulo
After chemotherapy, 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 film, travel stories and poetry, 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
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Manisha M. Bajpai🇮🇳Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Sérgio Sebastião Medeiros🇧🇷Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

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

  • Oky Arief Gozali🇮🇩Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Clément Henri David🇫🇷Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Yun-seo Su-bin Kim🇰🇷Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Fikir Almaz Mulugeta🇪🇹Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Theresa Yaa Sarpong🇬🇭Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Ana Priscila Marques

    rooting for you, Gustavo. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of São Paulo

    • Abdullah Hegazy

      Best of luck, Gustavo. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.

      • Isaiah J. Byrd

        So sorry you're going through this, Gustavo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.

        • Mia J. Pruitt

          hope things get better soon, Gustavo. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up.

          • Kyung-soo Jae-hyun Joo

            praying for you, Gustavo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

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