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A weekly phone friend for Kamala, recovering at home after a long COVID relapse

Kamala is housebound after a long COVID relapse and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.

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Kamala Sherpa
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Kathmandu
After a long COVID relapse, I have been mostly housebound for 5 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 film, travel stories and poetry, 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

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People who offered to help

  • Laura Nina Arnold ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Photo verified

    I'm a carpenter and I'm free on Tuesdays. Happy to help.

  • Ruby S. Hopkins ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

    I live about 15 km from Kathmandu. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

Reviews

3.7(18 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 33 people at work. God bless.

    • Hope it all works out, Kamala. I hope things turn around soon

      • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Bagmati. I'll ask around and let you know.

        • Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news

          • Good luck, Kamala. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

            • wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Pasig this morning. Thinking of Kathmandu.

              • Hang in there, Kamala. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

                • Take care, Kamala. I hope things turn around soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Wudil.

                  • sending strength, Kamala. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

                    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Los Angeles.

                      • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Bogra.

                        • Good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                          • Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

                            • I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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