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

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

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Upul Ranasinghe
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Negombo
After a major depressive episode, I have been mostly housebound for 4 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. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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3.0(18 reviews)

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