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A weekly phone friend for Swati, recovering at home after spinal surgery

Swati is housebound after spinal surgery and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.

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Swati P. Grewal
Email verified
Ahmedabad
After spinal surgery, 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 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. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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  • Zubair Zubair Iqbal ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ

    i live about 17 km from Ahmedabad. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

Reviews

3.5(10 reviews)

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  • Loan Trang Trinh๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

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

  • Imani Fatuma Tumusiime๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Ganesh Bishnu Sharma๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Nhฦฐ Quyรชn Ha๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

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

  • Sultana Shapla Roy๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Kevin Niklas Schrรถder๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Madhu S. Dhillon๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Jacques Ndlovu๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    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.

  • Hadi Arief Siregar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Fabiana Rafaela Leite๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    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.

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  • Hang in there, Swati. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

    • Deepak N. SinghPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Swati. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

        • sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Entebbe.

          • Keep going, Swati. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

            • Keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings

              • You're not alone, Swati. Get well soon. Love from Berlin.

                • praying for you, Swati. Get well soon. Love from Mumbai.

                  • thinking of you. Hope you get there. Greetings from Toronto.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Swati. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Winston-Salem

                      • Tejal F. MorePhoto verified

                        Wishing you the best, Swati. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                        • this could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care!

                          • Praying for you, Swati. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

                            • rooting for you, Swati. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                              • Hugo C. SandovalID verified

                                Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you.

                                • Hope it all works out, Swati. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Ahmedabad.

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