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A weekly phone friend for Nikolai, recovering at home after a major depressive episode

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

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Nikolai Timur Egorov
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Kharkiv
After a major depressive episode, 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 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. I hope life is good to you.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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People who offered to help

  • Pranav C. Nanda 🇺🇸

    I live about 5 km from Kharkiv. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Zahid Pavel Pramanik 🇮🇳

    I live about 13 km from Kharkiv. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Stanislav Volodymyr Alexandrov🇺🇦Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Tâm Tâm Tieu🇻🇳Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Arslan Tariq Ali🇵🇰Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Inbar Galit Rosenberg🇮🇱Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Noah H. Thomas🇳🇿Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Mateusz Józef Mazurek🇬🇧Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • James Kariuki Wafula

    Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Thinking of Kharkiv.

    • Joseph Dennis Bakari

      Rooting for you, Nikolai. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

      • Ivy B. HamiltonPhoto verified

        Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Kharkiv

        • Liliana Walters

          Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Bhaktapur.

          • Nyambura Akoth UrassaPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Greetings from Jakarta.

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