we met while working for telstra in early 80s, she was eager to help anyone that needed help and was a true friend, but always you can see a sadness in her eyes. tearful when she was around childre, i didnt understand till later as i became friends with Alison and she confided much in me how her life has been it was a very hard life. but always had a kind word to say about anyone, she believed in the after life and karma.