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A kind voice on the phone: Shirley's request
Shirley is housebound after a major depressive episode and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.
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After a major depressive episode, 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.
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
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- Rita Lucia Morelli 🇮🇹
I live about 10 km from Montréal. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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wishing Shirley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, Shirley. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
Hang in there, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Wudil
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Take care.