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A kind voice on the phone: Ismael's request

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

Anywhere in the worldPosted Sep 25, 2026409 views
Ismael F. Aguilar
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Member since Aug 5, 2026 路 Davao City
After a stroke, I have been mostly housebound for 10 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Fajar Galih Salim 馃嚠馃嚛 路 5d agoAccepted

    i live about 10 km from Davao City. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Flexible on timing.

  • Satish M. Verma 馃嚠馃嚦 路 6d agoAccepted

    I live about 17 km from Davao City. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Happy to chat first.

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  • Wafa Manal Soliman6d ago

    Good luck, Ismael. Wishing Ismael a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Nizamabad

    • Hye-jin Mi-sook SungAddress verifiedPhoto verified6d ago

      Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

      • Ravi H. Kurup6d ago

        Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

        • Rafael Gabriel Andrade6d ago

          Stay strong, Ismael. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Nagpur

          • Joyce Mercy BarasaPhoto verified5d ago

            So sorry you're going through this, Ismael. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Love from S茫o Paulo.

            • Nadine Vogel4d ago

              praying for you. Wishing Ismael a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care

              • Nuala Maguire4d ago

                Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Take care!

                • Peace Omolara FalanaPhoto verified3d ago

                  Hang in there, Ismael. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Gliwice

                  • Kerem Berk 脰nderPhoto verified2d ago

                    Wishing Ismael a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Lucknow so I could bring a meal.

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