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A weekly phone friend for Maria, recovering at home after a long hospital stay

A volunteer who can phone or video-call Maria once a week for the next few months.

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Maria C. Reyes
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Taguig
After a long hospital stay, I have been mostly housebound for 10 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. Glad we found this place.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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2.8(6 reviews)

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  • Alejandro J. Montes🇲🇽Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Rowan N. Hart🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Shweta N. Tiwari🇮🇳Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Siva G. Vaidyanathan🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Brigitte Marlene Schubert🇩🇪Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Dagmawit Netsanet Bekele🇪🇹Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Rowan C. Estrada

    Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Taguig.

    • Violet G. Barrett

      Wishing you the best, Maria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

      • Yasmin Jamila Mansour

        Wishing Maria a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!

        • Adriana Valentina Santana

          Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Gujranwala but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Taguig.

          • Rebecca E. Lawson

            Good luck, Maria. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

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