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A weekly phone friend for Ricardo, recovering at home after a long hospital stay
Ricardo is housebound after a long hospital stay and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.
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After a long hospital stay, I have been mostly housebound for 5 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'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Lei Wang 馃嚭馃嚫
I'm a nurse and I'm free on Tuesdays. Happy to help! Can bring a friend.
- Maryam Afshan Malik 馃嚨馃嚢
I live about 15 km from Pittsburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Wekesa Juma Kato 馃嚢馃嚜
I live about 16 km from Pittsburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Balaji A. Nair 馃嚠馃嚦 Accepted
I live about 12 km from Pittsburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Sending love, Ricardo. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Quetta this morning. All the best
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.
Thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up.
You're not alone, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Love from London.