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A weekly phone friend for Kumiko, 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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Kumiko Ishii
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Tokyo
After a stroke, I have been mostly housebound for 3 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. 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

  • Svetlana Natalia Yakovlev ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

    I'm a plumber and I'm free on Tuesdays. Happy to help. Flexible on timing.

  • Rakesh S. Bedi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

    I've done this kind of work for 11 years and can give you a few hours. Flexible on timing.

  • Francis N. Aquino ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

    I live about 7 km from Tokyo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

Reviews

3.3(23 reviews)

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    • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

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