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A weekly phone friend for Hélène, recovering at home after spinal surgery
Hélène is housebound after spinal surgery and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.
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After spinal surgery, 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.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Jimena W. Soto 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 5 km from Marseille. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Claire Rios 🇺🇸 Accepted
i live about 3 km from Marseille. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Maya Jimenez 🇺🇸 Photo verified
I live about 4 km from Marseille. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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you're not alone, Hélène. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Thanks for sharing this, Hélène. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Marseille.
Wishing you the best, Hélène. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted!