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Julián is six months into recovery and looking for a guide

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

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Julián T. Rangel
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San Diego
I'm six months into recovery from opioid addiction. 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. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
1 call a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
lived experience, empathy

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3.0(19 reviews)

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  • Aarti Jadhav🇮🇳Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

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    Quick response, great follow-up

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    Genuine person with a big heart

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    Went above and beyond

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  • Carol BowersQuestion

    where would this be? I'd like to bring a friend.

    • Julián T. RangelOwnerAnswerID verified

      Of course, I'd prefer that too. We can meet somewhere public first. Happy to explain more.

  • rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Kyiv donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

    • Christian JungQuestionID verified

      I have no formal training, is that okay?

      • Julián T. RangelOwnerAnswerID verified

        Skill helps but it isn't essential. We'll start with the basics. It helps to be asked.

    • Good luck, Julián. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Richards Bay.

      • Derek MorrisQuestion

        how long do you expect this to take overall?

        • Julián T. RangelOwnerAnswerID verified

          Even one session helps. If it goes well we can talk about doing it regularly. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • You're not alone, Julián. Hope you get there. Love from San Diego.

        • What days work best for you?

          • Julián T. RangelOwnerAnswerID verified

            Timing is flexible, I'd rather work around you than lose a helper. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • wishing you the best, Julián. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

          • wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to San Fernando so I could bring a meal. All the best!

            • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Brooklyn this morning. God bless.

              • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Petrópolis.

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