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A kind voice on the phone: João'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 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.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Geeta W. Kohli 🇮🇳
I live about 15 km from Santos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Flexible on timing.
- Jide Bolaji Nnamdi 🇳🇬
i live about 9 km from Santos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Beatrix S. Chetty 🇿🇦
i live about 13 km from Santos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
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sending good thoughts, João. Get well soon. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, João. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home