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Author Jonathan Hirsch on Squeezed

Author Jonathan Hirsch on Squeezed

Update: 2025-11-17
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Juggling a demanding career and a young family is already overwhelming. But what happens when you add caring for an estranged parent to the equation? That’s exactly what happened to podcaster Jonathan Hirsch, author of The Mind is Burning, when his father Thomas was diagnosed with dementia. Jonathan’s parents raised him in a cult, and were largely absent from his life growing up. Now, he’s had to navigate the logistics, guilt, and grief that comes with caring for someone who never truly cared for you.

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Author Jonathan Hirsch on Squeezed

Author Jonathan Hirsch on Squeezed

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