In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Matthew explore the topic of abandonment with Jon Huertas, Miguel on the iconic television show This Is Us. Matt and Alec open up about their abandonment issues and the familiar feeling of grasping for positive attention from parents. Jon speaks candidly about being abandoned by his mother and how he has strived his whole life to get her approval. He talks about the racism he encountered while growing up, how he became “adultified” at a young age, and how therapy has helped him gain perspective and cope with his feelings more effectively. Jon talks about the episode he directed, why he relates with Kevin’s character and what scene on This Is Us made him sob. Jon shares a hilarious story from the days when he and Alec were cater waiters together and Matt asks Jon for a preview of next season’s This Is Us! 

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