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A weekly phone friend for Elaine, recovering at home after a stroke

No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.

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Elaine Cláudia Souza
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São Paulo
After a stroke, I have been mostly housebound for 6 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 podcasts, football and cooking, 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. Thank you so much.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Anh Bảo Trieu🇻🇳Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Manuel M. Espinoza🇺🇸Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Alberto E. Ramos🇪🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Rashid Fadi Sabbagh🇲🇦Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Mutua Musyoka Kimaro🇰🇪Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

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  • Sachini Rasika Wickramasinghe

    So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Nijmegen donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Nijmegen

    • Victor J. Zamora

      Sending good thoughts, Elaine. Get well soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Ning Fang

        Praying for you, Elaine. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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