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A weekly phone friend for Julia, recovering at home after spinal surgery

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

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Julia Rivera
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Arlington
After spinal surgery, 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 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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2.3(4 reviews)

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  • Cristina F. Orozco🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

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

  • Lorenzo C. Fuentes🇲🇽Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Océane Jade Hubert🇫🇷Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Reagan C. Parker🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Uma W. Chowdary

    Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Rockford

    • Rocío G. Solís

      Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning.

      • Adeline K. Coleman

        Hang in there, Julia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Arlington.

        • Seyi Uche Tijani

          Sending good thoughts. Wishing Julia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

          • Yiğit Yusuf Özer

            Wishing Julia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.

            • Favour Halima OdukoyaID verified

              Hope things get better soon, Julia. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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