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A weekly phone friend for Sérgio, recovering at home after a broken pelvis

No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.

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Sérgio José Ribeiro
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Caruaru
After a broken pelvis, I have been mostly housebound for 8 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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

  • Jimena R. Vargas 🇲🇽 ID verified

    i live about 12 km from Caruaru. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Quỳnh Liên Trinh 🇻🇳

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

Reviews

3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Pietro Luca Monti🇮🇹Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Hellen Adhiambo Ouma🇹🇿Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Tiffany Grant🇺🇸Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Nenita G. Perez🇨🇦Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Roberta Francesca Palmieri🇮🇹Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Uche Comfort Idowu

    Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Dnipro but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Dnipro.

    • Annabelle F. Byrd

      wishing you the best, Sérgio. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

      • Letícia Sandra Ferreira

        Thinking of you and your family, Sérgio. Looking forward to the next update. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Prachi E. AptePhoto verified

          Hope it all works out, Sérgio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings!

          • Juan G. Pacheco

            Keep going, Sérgio. Wishing Sérgio a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

            • Johan N. Jacobs

              You're not alone, Sérgio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

              • Aisha Caroline MutebiPhoto verified

                Wishing you the best, Sérgio. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Caruaru.

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