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A kind voice on the phone: Khadija's request

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

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Khadija Uche Ogunleye
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Lagos
After a stroke, I have been mostly housebound for 7 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. Glad we found this place.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Maria E. Sanders 🇬🇧

    I live about 13 km from Lagos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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  • Tippawan Fon Laohakul

    So sorry you're going through this, Khadija. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

    • Keith H. Bradley

      Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 5 people at work. Love from Bakersfield.

      • Ursula Silke BauerPhoto verified

        Stay strong, Khadija. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

        • Karanja Barasa Temba

          Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

          • Hatice Gizem Bozkurt

            You're not alone, Khadija. Hope the doctors have good news.

            • Jan Jesse De GrootAddress verified

              Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

              • Lerato Ndlovu

                Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Lagos

                • Christian Luigi Marini

                  Thanks for sharing this, Khadija. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Take care

                  • Jyoti W. Maurya

                    Sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                    • Sabina Sushila Limbu

                      Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Lagos.

                      • Parvin Salma Hasan

                        Thinking of you and your family, Khadija. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

                        • Roi Avraham NavonPhoto verified

                          Hang in there, Khadija. Get well soon. Thinking of Lagos

                          • Henrique Raimundo Santos

                            thinking of you, Khadija. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Radom so I could bring a meal. Love from Birmingham.

                            • Oanh Hiền Lam

                              Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Wellington donated after I showed her your page

                              • Moumita Anika Mondal

                                Hang in there, Khadija. Get well soon. Thinking of Lagos.

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