Leaving The Valley

Ep. 065 : Honoring the Dead – Dia de los Muertos & the Challenge of Suicide


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We look at the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos. Our special guest, Clara Rosenzweig, Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Vecino Health Centers, shares memories of growing up in Mexico. Clara recalls the customs she participated in at that time of year. Dia de los Muertos is steeped in traditions around honoring loved ones who have passed. As a podcast about mental health, we couldn't help but reflect on how suicide often complicates the memory of our loved ones. How is honoring our lost loved ones changed by a suicide? Not just for Latin Americans, but for everyone grieving a self-inflicted loss.

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Leaving The ValleyBy Kimi Buser-Clancy: Actor, Writer, Optimist & Dr. Sam Buser: Psychologist &

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