Guth & Tuairim, Márta/Aibreán1981

AL-J.NON IS IT fOR YOU? Millions of peor·le are af~'ected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following twenty questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon: 1. Do you worry about hrn.1 much someone else drinks? 2. Do you have money problems bec";.use of someone else 1 s drinking? 3. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking? 4. Do you feel that drinking is more important to your loved cine than you are? ;. Do'you think that the drinker's behaviour is caused by his or her companions? 6. Are meal times frequently delayed because of the drinker? 7. Do you make threats, such as, "It you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"? ·s. When you kiss the drinker, do you secretly tryto smell his or her breath? 9. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout? 10. Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behaviour? 11. Does it seem as if every holiday is spoiled because of drinking'/ 12. Have you considered calling the police because of drinking behaviour'/ "HELLO" 13. Do you find yourself searching for hidden drink'l ~ Meet Grace Gallagher trom Bunbeg vho ia a telephODiat in the Bunbeg exchange. It's a demanding job requiring patience and vith nearly JOO·lines in operation it'~ all go, especially in the morning when the nearby factories are busiest. Grace, who was born in Scotland has worked as a telephonist 14. Do you feel.tbat if the drinker loved you, he or '• she would stop drinking to please you'l ! 15. Have you refUsed social invitations out of fear or ~ anxiety? • 16. Do you sometimes feel guilty when you think of the ~ 0 lengths you have gone to control the drinker'/ a 17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, ~ your other problems would be solved'l ~ · 18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yoqrself to scare the ~ drinker into saying "I' rr: sorry," or "I love you"? :z;_ 19. Do you ever treat people (children, employees, ~ parents, eo-workers, etc.) unjustly because you are e angry at. someone else for drinking too mueh'l· z-· 20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your 0 ~ problems? ~ f li]p. for the last 2t bears and says she loves the job and would hate to work in a factory. Her pet hates? "People who book a call and if the number is engaged they keep ringing back and people who get annoyed \(hen th~y' re not answered imntediately." INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SHOWROOM 8UNBEG LUXURIOUS It you have answered ~ to three or more of these questions, Al~non may be able to provide you with the help you need to live a more comfortable life. For further information and details of your nearest group write to: G)+) +)G) J..fo..o -Mal Q) IQ ~-~------~~~--~~~--~------------------- m•onth6g rar Al~non Family Groups U.K. & Eire, 61 Great Dover Street, London SE! 4YF Al~non Meetings in Co. Donegal Sunday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Tbutaday Fri~ Four Masters School, ;;:t. ~onal 1 s Hospital, C.onvent of Mercy .Seeonda:-ry School, Vo~ion~ .School, T,Qiftical Sqhool, D.r:centre, rlospital, .~11 at 8.30 p.m. It I write from the heart at random, Will ~ scribbling yield a theme. Will those seemingly empty verses, Form part of some greater scheme. Will history's pages bold my name, In some far off future time. Because of some· abstract ha1f,.;,born Which happened to be in rhyme. It I forget the technical details, And just write down what I think Will I be creating a precious thing, Or Just wasting paper and ink. Donegal Town. Letterkenny. Ballyshannon• Killybegs. Buncrana. Dungloe. Silver tipped Grouse - claw with amber stone lost Falcarrach area on St. Fatrick 1 s Day Reward offered. Phone funbeg 265. Augtiog An Auction will be held in Jack's Lounge, on Saturday, 12th April at 4.00 p.m. All proceeds in aid of the Ladies T. of w. Team. ~ House to rent in Magheroarty /Gortahork area for two year period. Contact Bunbeg 265. It someone reads a few verses, Written at will by me. TREASURE THAT DAY FOREVER---- Wanted, House tc ~ent in Gweedore preferably Bunbeg/Derrybeg area. Phone Bunbeg 265. Box No. 39. ~ Stanley No. 8 in good condition. Box No. 40. Phone Bunbeg 265. Annagry Ladies T. of W. apologise for the error in their advert in the last issue. For Sale " In ANNAGAIRE: Ford Model T. fitted with Mini engine. In a run-down condition and ueeding body overhaul. Burning two pint§ oil per day as last owner was ignorant.of bow to. use it. £1 or nearest offer. Would also swap for cow or similar farm animal. Box No. 40. Why be forced to inhale other people's cigarette smoke'l Send for Anti..S110king Will they sneer and scornfully, Call me fool, or will they see poetry? on a beautiful colour movie badge tos .A isl j 17 jlms _Bun 2.65 He'alth Education Bureau, Fadraig 6 Gallchoir. ~-"...;;;_.;;...~~r~------.;.......::;;;...--....J Dublin 2.