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

Paulo is housebound after a major depressive episode and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.

🇧🇷 Brazil557 views
Paulo Daniel Martins
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Salvador
After a major depressive episode, I have been mostly housebound for 7 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 podcasts, football and cooking, 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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  • Giovana Júlia Andrade 🇧🇷 ID verified

    I live about 17 km from Salvador. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Asher K. Mendoza 🇺🇸 Accepted

    I live about 6 km from Salvador. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Vangelis Antoniou

    sending love, Paulo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. All the best

    • Mrunal A. Desai

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to New Delhi so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Caxias do Sul.

      • Tareq Milon Siddique

        Good luck, Paulo. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Aiden W. PetersAddress verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Paulo. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

          • Phương Quyên Dinh

            Best of luck, Paulo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

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