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A weekly phone friend for Olumide, recovering at home after a stroke

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

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Olumide Ebuka Bankole
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Lagos
After a stroke, 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. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Haris Satria Wardana

    Thinking of you and your family, Olumide. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together.

    • Yakubu Ikenna Balogun

      Sending love. Shared this with my family. Love from Stuttgart

      • Dylan R. Thompson

        Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Buenos Aires

        • Ian R. Simpson

          Best of luck, Olumide. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Colton C. HopkinsAddress verifiedPhoto verified

            Thinking of you, Olumide. Wishing Olumide a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Lagos.

            • Gauri C. KarandikarVerified organization

              hope things get better soon, Olumide. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

              • Nipa Nusrat Sheikh

                thinking of you and your family, Olumide. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

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