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Finland
Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local
Hanna tried to be the perfect mother of 13 children in a Laestadian context – now she reveals what really happened behind the beautiful facade
Hanna, a mother of 13 in the Laestadian community, openly discusses her struggles and the pressures she faced, including her decision to seek a divorce, which is traditionally considered sinful in her faith.
Mar 11 • 16:00 UTC
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Iltalehti
National & Local
Podcast: Rita Piironen left the Laestadian movement and began using drugs as a teenager - 'It was a pretty wild time'
In a podcast episode, Rita Piironen discusses her departure from the Laestadian faith and her struggles with drug use during her teenage years.
Feb 26 • 05:21 UTC
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Iltalehti
National & Local
"It practically means that the child goes to hell" – This is why Salome, 17, left the Laestadian community as a teenager
Salome Aaltonen, at age 13, left the strict Laestadian community after feeling overwhelmed by its rules and norms regarding faith and appearance.
Feb 8 • 07:38 UTC