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A weekly phone friend for Byaruhanga, recovering at home after a major depressive episode

Byaruhanga is housebound after a major depressive episode and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.

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Byaruhanga Mutua Kamau
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Kampala
After a major depressive episode, I have been mostly housebound for 4 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 music, books and gardening, 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'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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3.7(6 reviews)

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  • Tiffany A. Bryant🇺🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Gemma B. Bautista🇵🇭Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Zahra Manal Mahmoud🇪🇬Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Manuel A. Castillo🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Dennis S. Perez🇵🇭Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Michael Chapman🇦🇺Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Dinesh Roshan Tuladhar

    This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Nargis Ayesha PramanikPhoto verified

      Wishing Byaruhanga a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 25 people at work. God bless.

      • Rajesh A. Sundaram

        Hope things get better soon, Byaruhanga. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

        • Esperanza Díaz

          So sorry you're going through this, Byaruhanga. Gave what I could, wish it was more

          • Anand W. Mehra

            Sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Álvaro D. Quiroga

              Sending love, Byaruhanga. Shared this with my family.

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