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A kind voice on the phone: Sheila's request

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

🇵🇭 Philippines208 views
Sheila W. Aguilar
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Pasig
After a major depressive episode, 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 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. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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

  • Simone Siqueira 🇧🇷

    I live about 7 km from Pasig. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

Reviews

3.0(3 reviews)

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  • Ethan Cole🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Bas Henk Dijkstra🇳🇱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.

  • Runa Nasrin Barua🇮🇳Verified donor
    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.

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  • Brenda R. Park

    Rooting for you, Sheila. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope April is when things finally get easier.

    • Miles Haynes

      Sending good thoughts, Sheila. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Amol N. MehtaID verified

        Thinking of you, Sheila. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!

        • Jun-seo Si-woo Nam

          Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 14 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

          • Godwin Sani DanjumaID verified

            good luck, Sheila. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Christchurch

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