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A weekly phone friend for Russell, recovering at home after spinal surgery
Russell is housebound after spinal surgery and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesPosted Oct 1, 2026913 views
After spinal surgery, I have been mostly housebound for 6 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 history, chess and quiz shows, 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
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People who offered to help
- Pieter L. Govender 馃嚳馃嚘 路 3h ago
i live about 12 km from Santa Fe. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Joyce P. Castillo 馃嚭馃嚫 路 3h ago
I live about 12 km from Santa Fe. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Nathan T. Kelly 馃嚭馃嚫 Photo verified路 3h ago
i live about 17 km from Santa Fe. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Keep going, Russell. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 29 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Santa Fe
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 22 people at work. Take care.
Take care, Russell. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Russell. Shared this with my family. All the best!