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Amelia is isolated after spinal surgery: a call a week would help

A volunteer who can phone or video-call Amelia once a week for the next few months.

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Amelia K. Dixon
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Leeds
After spinal surgery, 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 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. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Carol J. Figueroa 🇬🇧

    I live about 11 km from Leeds. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Kelly Bianca Campos

    Wishing you the best, Amelia. Get well soon. Please keep us posted.

    • Erlangga Lestari

      Best of luck, Amelia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 9 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Héctor Fernando Cortés

        Thinking of you, Amelia. Wishing Amelia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Amiens

        • Rania Rahma Saleh

          You're not alone, Amelia. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Yakubu Tayo Mba

            So sorry you're going through this, Amelia. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Leeds

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