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Melanie is isolated after spinal surgery: a call a week would help
Melanie is housebound after spinal surgery and is looking for a friendly, patient person for a weekly call.
🇺🇸 United States630 views
After spinal surgery, I have been mostly housebound for 3 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 podcasts, football and cooking, 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 so much.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Lorenzo D. Santos 🇺🇸
i live about 8 km from Fresno. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
Reviews
5.0(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Made a real difference
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.
- Helped when no one else could
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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I hope things turn around soon. Love from Chattogram.
Thanks for sharing this, Melanie. Get well soon.
rooting for you, Melanie. Your post was clear and honest
Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
You're not alone, Melanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Dehiwala but we're thinking of you