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A weekly phone friend for Yinka, recovering at home after a long hospital stay

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

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Yinka Yinka Anyanwu
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Gwagwalada
After a long hospital stay, I have been mostly housebound for 12 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
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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People who offered to help

  • Hiroshi Yuma Yamaguchi 🇯🇵

    i live about 16 km from Gwagwalada. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

Reviews

1.5(2 reviews)

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  • Edgardo T. Agustin🇵🇭Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

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

  • Nathan N. Robertson🇦🇺Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Guadalupe T. Macías

    Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. All the best.

    • Parvathi F. Sivakumar

      shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from San Fernando.

      • Michael Yaw Appiah

        Wishing you the best, Yinka. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Adrian Claudiu Sandu

          Sending good thoughts, Yinka. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

          • Zubair Khalid Aslam

            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Aurora

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