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Companionship wanted: Usman's local history and a cup of tea

Usman lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇵🇰 54090, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan203 views
Shahid Arslan Mirza
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Lahore
I'm writing for my neighbor Usman, who's 75. Usman lives alone in Lahore, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Usman loves local history, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Thanks for being kind about this.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Lahore
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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3.6(7 reviews)

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  • Jose M. Harvey🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceptional service

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

  • Imran D. Van der Merwe🇿🇦Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

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

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    Went above and beyond

    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.

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    Patient and understanding

    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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    Changed my perspective

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  • Blessing Temitope Igwe

    you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Madina

    • Indah Fitri Wijaya

      Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

      • Silas Quincy

        Wishing Usman a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Lahore.

        • Donna E. Juarez

          Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 38 people at work. Greetings from Raleigh.

          • Brandon K. Singh

            shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

            • Melek Polat

              Hang in there, Shahid. Looking forward to the next update

              • Nicholas Mejia

                You're not alone, Shahid. Get well soon.

                • Gun-woo Tae-hoon Jang

                  Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                  • Daniel C. Gill

                    sending love. Get well soon!

                    • Tawan Somchai Onsri

                      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

                      • Amparo F. Macías

                        Best of luck. Get well soon. Don't give up. Take care.

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