Is the apportioning of blame a coping mechanism?

[Alice Purjorick]

I think there is a single, simple, reason why your request is unreasonable: responsibility for Madeleine's abduction rests with Madeleine's abductor ...

Always given she was abducted. The Met. today still refer to "disappearance":
"The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has today, 28 October announced the new structure and changes to the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann".
The responsibility for electing to leave three children under the age of four unattended by an adult for indeterminate periods of time was that of the parents.

[Alfred R Jones]

Always given she was abducted. The Met. today still refer to "disappearance":
"The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has today, 28 October announced the new structure and changes to the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann".
The responsibility for electing to leave three children under the age of four unattended by an adult for indeterminate periods of time was that of the parents.

It's amazing how this "disappearance" word has become such a straw of hope to clutch at for the desperate "sceptic".  Is this the word used by the Met or the media anyway, do we know?

[jassi]

It's amazing how this "disappearance" word has become such a straw of hope to clutch at for the desperate "sceptic".  Is this the word used by the Met or the media anyway, do we know?

I believe the statement is on the MPS website, so you can check for yourself.

[ferryman]

Always given she was abducted. The Met. today still refer to "disappearance":
"The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has today, 28 October announced the new structure and changes to the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann".
The responsibility for electing to leave three children under the age of four unattended by an adult for indeterminate periods of time was that of the parents.

Our decision and rationale has been discussed with Mr and Mrs McCann.

Mr and Mrs McCann said: "We would like to thank all the staff from Operation Grange for the meticulous and painstaking work that they have carried out over the last four and a half years. The scale and difficulty of their task has never been in doubt.

"We are reassured that the investigation to find Madeleine has been significantly progressed and the MPS has a much clearer picture of the events in Praia da Luz leading up to Madeleine's abduction in 2007.

"Given that the review phase of the investigation is essentially completed, we fully understand the reasons why the team is being reduced.

"We would also like to thank the Home Office for continuing to support the investigation.

[Alice Purjorick]

It's amazing how this "disappearance" word has become such a straw of hope to clutch at for the desperate "sceptic".  Is this the word used by the Met or the media anyway, do we know?

Well Alf why not read the MPS Webpage and when you have had time to inwardly digest, as used to be said, post your opinion on it. We are always pleased to read your opinions errrm?  But then if your customary methodology is anything to go by 'twill be merely a shedful of questions and sarcy comments.

[Alfred R Jones]

I believe the statement is on the MPS website, so you can check for yourself.

As is the word "abduction" from the original remit, which hasn't been removed - oh well, there's still hope the McCanns gonna get banged up then!

[Alice Purjorick]

Our decision and rationale has been discussed with Mr and Mrs McCann.

Mr and Mrs McCann said: "We would like to thank all the staff from Operation Grange for the meticulous and painstaking work that they have carried out over the last four and a half years. The scale and difficulty of their task has never been in doubt.

"We are reassured that the investigation to find Madeleine has been significantly progressed and the MPS has a much clearer picture of the events in Praia da Luz leading up to Madeleine's abduction in 2007.

"Given that the review phase of the investigation is essentially completed, we fully understand the reasons why the team is being reduced.

"We would also like to thank the Home Office for continuing to support the investigation.

A quote from the McCanns, so?

[Alfred R Jones]

If the McCanns were seriously in the frame for hiding the child's body following an accident or murder would this have been included as part of the investigation?

"Officers have investigated more than 60 persons of interest. A total of 650 sex offenders have also been considered as well as reports of 8,685 potential sightings of Madeleine around the world".

[Benice]

Not quite the same as...

.......we were Madeleine's parents and we had failed to keep her safe..........

What is the difference IYO?

[G-Unit]

My last word on the subject;

Counselling 'makes pain worse for victims'
by JAMES CHAPMAN, Daily Mail
Counselling victims of traumatic events can do more harm than good, say researchers.
A study has found that it rarely has any positive effect, and can actually hinder natural recovery.
Experts say counselling can prime people to expect they will suffer psychological symptoms, which makes this more likely.
Talking about the stressful event again and again could also increase the trauma.
The research, published in today's New Scientist magazine, adds to growing evidence that getting on with life may be healthier than pouring out your heart to a therapist.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-186286/Counselling-makes-pain-worse-victims.html#ixzz3psyxgqpW
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[slartibartfast]

What is the difference IYO?

It is unequivocal.

[Alfred R Jones]

My last word on the subject;

Counselling 'makes pain worse for victims'
by JAMES CHAPMAN, Daily Mail
Counselling victims of traumatic events can do more harm than good, say researchers.
A study has found that it rarely has any positive effect, and can actually hinder natural recovery.
Experts say counselling can prime people to expect they will suffer psychological symptoms, which makes this more likely.
Talking about the stressful event again and again could also increase the trauma.
The research, published in today's New Scientist magazine, adds to growing evidence that getting on with life may be healthier than pouring out your heart to a therapist.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-186286/Counselling-makes-pain-worse-victims.html#ixzz3psyxgqpW
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I'm not surprised it's your last word on the subject because, as far as the McCanns are concerned at least, they did receive advice from their counsellors.  The end.

[Benice]

It is unequivocal.

Quote
.......we were Madeleine's parents and in our own eyes we had failed to keep her safe..........
Unquote
 
Sorry you've lost me.   Can you explain why the words 'and in our own eyes' changes the meaning in any way of Kate's stated belief that they had failed to keep their daughter safe?

[Alfred R Jones]

Quote
.......we were Madeleine's parents and in our own eyes we had failed to keep her safe..........
Unquote
 
Sorry you've lost me.   Can you explain why the words 'and in our own eyes' changes the meaning in any way of Kate's stated belief that they had failed to keep their daughter safe?

Maybe Slarti thinks that Kate believes that in other people's eyes there hadn't failed to keep her safe?  Otherwise, god knows!

[Mr Gray]

My last word on the subject;

Counselling 'makes pain worse for victims'
by JAMES CHAPMAN, Daily Mail
Counselling victims of traumatic events can do more harm than good, say researchers.
A study has found that it rarely has any positive effect, and can actually hinder natural recovery.
Experts say counselling can prime people to expect they will suffer psychological symptoms, which makes this more likely.
Talking about the stressful event again and again could also increase the trauma.
The research, published in today's New Scientist magazine, adds to growing evidence that getting on with life may be healthier than pouring out your heart to a therapist.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-186286/Counselling-makes-pain-worse-victims.html#ixzz3psyxgqpW
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so getting on with life...trying to be as normal as possible...going jogging...playing tennis