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A weekly phone friend for Dorcas, recovering at home after a major depressive episode
Dorcas 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 12 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.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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- Sajib Pavel Barua 🇧🇩
I live about 20 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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sending strength, Dorcas. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Good luck, Dorcas. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Best of luck, Dorcas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 14 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.
sending love, Dorcas. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 14 people at work. All the best.
You're not alone, Dorcas. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Yonkers so I could bring a meal.