Volunteer timeMental health & recovery
A weekly phone friend for Githinji, recovering at home after a major depressive episode
No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.
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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.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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- Gabriel M. Hansen 🇺🇸 Accepted
i live about 6 km from Kampala. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Keep going, Githinji. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Githinji. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
You're not alone, Githinji. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kampala
Take care, Githinji. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Dwarka so I could bring a meal. Blessings
Thinking of you, Githinji. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry