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Looking for a supportive phone buddy while I recover

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

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Vanessa Vieira
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Rio de Janeiro
After a long hospital stay, I have been mostly housebound for 4 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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People who offered to help

  • Hitomi Sakamoto ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

    I'm a nurse and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help.

  • Pilar A. Ramos ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ID verified

    I live about 16 km from Rio de Janeiro. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Ifeoma Temitope Chukwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Accepted

    I've done this kind of work for 6 years and can give you a few hours.

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2.7(23 reviews)

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