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A weekly phone friend for Vivaan, recovering at home after a long COVID relapse

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

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Vivaan G. Sethi
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Thane
After a long COVID relapse, 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 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. Thank you so much.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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3.3(7 reviews)

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  • Yevhen Petro Sidorenko🇷🇺Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Defne Zeynep Keskin🇹🇷Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Courtney N. Norris🇺🇸Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Deepa W. Goud🇮🇳Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

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

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    Trustworthy helper

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

  • Ananya N. Kurup🇮🇳Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

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

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    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Farhana Popy Islam

    Good luck. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Thane.

    • Gianna Stanley

      You're not alone. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

      • Olga Anastasia Tsakiris

        Hope it all works out, Vivaan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Santos so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • Kübra Kübra Şimşek

          hope it all works out, Vivaan. Hope this works out for you.

          • Remedios D. Enriquez

            Keep going, Vivaan. Hope you get there.

            • Hendra Maulana

              Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Thane.

              • Neslihan Gamze Yalçın

                Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Cincinnati

                • Violet Lynch

                  Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Lahore.

                  • Gustavo Duarte

                    Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to İzmir so I could bring a meal.

                    • Donna N. Lopez

                      Hang in there, Vivaan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Auckland.

                      • Ömer İsmail YalçınPhoto verified

                        So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. God bless.

                        • Brooks F. Bowers

                          Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Nuremberg.

                          • Folake Peace Idowu

                            Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Thane.

                            • Siva G. Nambiar

                              Good luck, Vivaan. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Surabaya but we're thinking of you. Take care

                              • Mousumi Runa SikderID verified

                                I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Poznań

                                • Hasitha Janaka Pathirana

                                  Hope things get better soon, Vivaan. Hope this works out for you.

                                  • Oğuz Arda Özer

                                    Praying for you, Vivaan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                    • Geeta H. Chauhan

                                      You're not alone, Vivaan. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Thane

                                      • Valentina P. Bravo

                                        Hope things get better soon, Vivaan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless

                                        • Tamsin D. WilliamsAddress verified

                                          Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Hyderabad.

                                          • Sade Uzor

                                            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Buenos Aires so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Los Angeles.

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