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Mercedes is isolated after a stroke: a call a week would help

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

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Mercedes N. Medina
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Jacksonville
After a stroke, I have been mostly housebound for 6 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 music, books and gardening, 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. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Vũ Giang Vo 🇻🇳

    I live about 7 km from Jacksonville. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

  • Bambang Muhammad Kusuma 🇮🇩

    I live about 20 km from Jacksonville. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

  • Russell C. Dixon 🇨🇦 Accepted

    I live about 8 km from Jacksonville. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Florence Akello Kiptoo 🇰🇪

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

  • Priyanka Nayak 🇮🇳 Accepted

    i live about 6 km from Jacksonville. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Sun-woo Sung

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kathmandu.

    • Akash F. Saxena

      Hang in there, Mercedes. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Jacksonville

      • Noa Mizrahi

        I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Jacksonville.

        • James ArnoldAddress verified

          rooting for you, Mercedes. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

          • Farah Hina Hanif

            Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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