Dubai Home Help
Practical help for people dealing with immigrating and starting over abroad and young adults finding their way, plus a weekly drop-in.
Evenings and weekends
For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in United Arab Emirates who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the United Arab Emirates circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Practical help for people dealing with immigrating and starting over abroad and young adults finding their way, plus a weekly drop-in.
Evenings and weekends
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Joining a class gave me somewhere to be every Thursday. It helped. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here. God willing it gets easier.โ
โTo whoever needs this: A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. I remember the day centre closed like it was yesterday. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart.โ
โTo anyone starting to feel alone as they get older: it's hard when the places you used to go close down. But there are still people out there. Try a phone line, a church group, or even just saying hello to a neighbour. It might feel small, but it helps.โ
โI was where you are a year and a half ago. The day centre closed, every single day. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once. The bad days get further apart.โ