Epäelottomat

Epäelottomat, also known as "the hopeless ones" in English, is a term used in Finnish to describe a group of people who have experienced significant trauma or loss, often as a result of war, genocide, or other forms of violence. The term is often used to refer to the Finnish people who were affected by the Winter War (1939-1940) and the Continuation War (1941-1944) against the Soviet Union, as well as the Lapland War (1944-1945). These conflicts resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Finns and the displacement of many more. The term "epäelottomat" is also used more broadly to refer to any group of people who have experienced similar levels of trauma and loss.

The concept of epäelottomat is closely tied to the idea of national trauma, which is a term used to describe the collective psychological impact of a nation's history of violence and oppression. In the case of Finland, the Winter and Continuation Wars, as well as the Lapland War, are seen as a significant source of national trauma. The term "epäelottomat" is often used to describe the psychological and emotional impact of these conflicts on the Finnish people, as well as the ongoing struggle to come to terms with the past and move forward.

The term "epäelottomat" is also used to describe the ongoing struggle of the Finnish people to come to terms with their past and move forward. This includes efforts to promote healing and reconciliation, as well as efforts to preserve and share the stories of those who were affected by the conflicts. The term is often used to describe the ongoing struggle of the Finnish people to come to terms with their past and move forward, and to promote healing and reconciliation.