Easy Ride Patient Transport, Toulouse
Run by people who have been through growing older alone and young adults finding their way themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
For people who lived through fires, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. Talk with people in France who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the France circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through growing older alone and young adults finding their way themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Disaster relief, family tracing and emergency help in almost every country.
Ask the world for money, goods, time or skills you need right now. Posting is free.
Practical help for people dealing with immigrating and starting over abroad and veterans and military life, plus a weekly drop-in.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
โA year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. It was the earthquake and the aftershocks and I couldn't see past it. Last weekend I went to a friend's birthday and stayed till the end. You get yourself back in pieces. You're not on your own.โ
โWhen the water comes in, you will think it is the end. It is not. You will lose things, maybe everything on the ground floor. You will be angry and tired. But you will find a dry corner and a neighbour with a spare wrench. Take the help. Write down what you lost for the insurance. And do not forget to eat. The water goes down eventually. I promise.โ
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Telling one person the full tuth helped me more than anything. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.โ
โDear friend, I know the ground feels like it won't stop shaking. When the typhoon came and then the earthquake, I thought we would never feel safe again. But we are still here, living with family, fixing what we can. Take it from me, you don't have to do it all at once. Accept help. Keep talking. And if you can, find one small thing that makes you smile, like a rose in a pot. You will get through this.โ