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Gilbert needs someone who understands: peer support in recovery

Gilbert is six months into recovery and would welcome a mentor with lived experience.

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Gilbert M. Martinez
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Makati
I'm six months into recovery from alcohol dependence. I attend meetings and see a counselor, but the weeks between meetings are the hardest. I'd love a mentor - someone who has a year or more of recovery and who would be willing to talk once a week. I'm not looking for a replacement for treatment. I'm looking for someone who understands what a bad Tuesday night feels like. I'd prefer someone who's happy to do video calls. Any country is fine. I'll be respectful of your time and boundaries, and happy to pay it forward later. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
1 call a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
lived experience, empathy

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People who offered to help

  • Moumita Ishrat Ahmed 🇮🇳

    I live about 5 km from Makati. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Eduardo R. Duarte🇲🇽Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Brandon Luna🇬🇧Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Orawan Busaba Boonmee🇹🇭Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Shruthi S. Mudaliar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Manuel H. Tomas🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

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  • Wishing you the best, Gilbert. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Gilbert. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Heliopolis this morning. God bless.

      • Rajesh BhandariAddress verified

        Hope things get better soon, Gilbert. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless.

        • Praying for you, Gilbert. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

          • Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Love from Savar

            • Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. After 25 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Butwal.

              • So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Warsaw.

                • So sorry you're going through this, Gilbert. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care.

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