The Situation gives a 'Reality Check' about innermost struggles

[@issy_b_onair]

I found him the most obnoxious and womanizing character back then. To see his positive change is so great. I feel proud of someone I've never met and wish him all the best.

[@jakehobbs]

What does moat mean??

[@janepalmer3706]

He must’ve been on some sex enhancers too.. opioids are kind of a mood killer for male parts

[@SilverLake401]

I loved Mike back then as he made the show. Now he acts like a damn priest and it’s boring!

[@JUDGEME5150]

I farted like 8 times while I was watching this

[@issy_b_onair]

Some of you have really low IQs and it shows.

[@sarahl108]

Mike went from being The Most Obnoxious cast member to being one of the most mature of the cast. So proud of him and the life he’s created and continues to maintain ❤

[@forgivemylaughter]

Guess you didn’t watch the show or you just don’t count the chicks.

[@georgetterobinson01]

Im extremely proud of mike!! He not only turned his life around but he overcame something alot of people cant kick and i have to say he has definitely changed for the better!!!

[@SteveFranke-o7d]

see what i mean.

[@goodcitizen6334]

5 days alcohol free. Mike, you inspired me a lot to let it go. Thank you for making soberity seem so welcoming.

[@drumtwo4seven]

YA RIGHT THIS IS SO TRITE AND CONTRIVED

[@goodcitizen6334]

@@drumtwo4seven k

[@aliciacarlson179]

You got this! Proud of you!!

[@jenniferphelps2549]

You have to start somewhere... five days will turn into five Years❤ Stay strong, keep rocking, & stay positive!

[@Pettyassf]

Good Job Keep Going Buddy 👏🏻👏🏻💯💯💯

[@FredomUsa18]

Wasn’t into “The Jersey Shore” but I am into people who find recovery. Congratulations 🎈 My mom did not find recovery and it killed her. Keep up the continuous work! Prayers to you, your wife and your children 🙏. Addiction knows no boundaries 💙

[@liannehelenebourque8391]

I'm really sorry for your loss sending love xo

[@robynhiesel488]

🫶🙏🏼

[@lindsaysaunders7346]

God bless💖🙏🏽

[@Blankspac3]

Just ended a 6 year long relationship with a man who cannot overcome his addiction. I cried, I tried and tried again. Everything was always my fault. He lost 4 jobs in one year while i took on a management position to keep us afloat. We got into an argument recently and I told him off. He got upset because of words but never took a clear look at his actions that lead up to it all. I still fry to this evening because I love and miss him so much. But it’s time for me to love myself. I don’t want to be like past family members, I don’t want to stay with toxic people just because. I want to be the most successful version of myself. I love me.

[@usersoup34]

a little late here! but one thing you have to come to terms with is your happiness should never be the cost of someone elses happiness! praying he can overcome his addiction and that you are safe aswell 🙏

[@alisha8586]

He did a complete 180 with his life good for him hes got a beautiful family. October 2nd was my 7 years being sober from heroin i have three kids myself and a husband completely changed my life around because of my husband and now my kids came along best thing that happened to me.

[@SteveFranke-o7d]

you were blessed.

[@CJSmallz41]

I'm proud of him for getting help. Mike had his ups and downs and rock bottom. But he pulled his ass out and is doing good now.

[@jairenesereno4519]

Keep speaking brother. It helps everyone! So proud of him.

[@jemmmmyeah]

Mike is so awesome. He’s come through that horrible period, become such a better person but also retained some of his original wit and cheekiness but in a more caring way now. Woooo go Mike!

[@ElizabethHernandez-zj9oi]

I didn’t care for Mike too much but I always had a feeling there was a lot more to him. Now, as I’ve seen him transition into the person he is I’m very proud of him and rooting for his continued success. Praying for his continued recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@Rico401Prov]

He was actually much kinder than we remember. He always cooked dinner for the roommates and made sure they were all fed

[@Home_ave]

Mike is seriously what you call change. A survivor inspiration. He heard God and listened. God bless him and his family.

[@slvrbullet22]

He annoyed the ish out of me on the show but after seeing these clips of his brutal honesty and struggles, I commend him for getting clean and sober. Seeing him as Dad is a beautiful thing. Kudos !

[@robertocastillo5583]

Wow. I am so happy for him and his family. Inspirational story

[@SteveFranke-o7d]

see what I mean. AA helps TOO you know. Treatment is a joke.

[@qualinhunter6439]

I’m so proud of Mike he has come along way and to see such a good and positive side of him is just amazing. I will be getting his book of course 🙏🏻

[@SFChick415]

“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” What a mature beautiful adult he is now. I'm friends with Bill too!

[@yagerr4279]

So glad Mike had Lauren & his mom. Everyone deserves love & support.

[@katelynhenry6047]

In the 1st season of the original Jersey Shore, I could tell right off the bat that he was extremely arrogant, self-centered, cocky, selfish, rude, & a womanizer for sure…. With that said, it’s pretty obvious ^ that he was my ‘least favorite’ throughout all the seasons of the show…… BUT now, he is a completely different man & my absolute FAVORITE by a long shot! He has put the hard work in by doing a complete 180 & totally transforming his life + himself. Mike is now sooo humble, smart, caring, likable, intuitive, funny, loving, & just an all around amazing husband/father. To the people on the outside looking in that can’t understand: Addiction is NOT a walk in the park & it does not discriminate. It effects all kinds of humans. It’s one of the biggest struggles ANYONE in the world could possibly go through! Plus it’s not just like ‘BOOM’ you get clean & that’s the end of it. Getting sober & going into recovery is probably one of the scariest + hardest things an addict will EVER have to do for themselves. Not just because of the addiction itself but also because when you decide to get clean, you are ultimately in recovery FOR LIFE! & Anyone who’s anyone knows that recovery is anything but linear & everyones process is different. As long as whatever you’re personally doing is working for you, that’s all that matters. I’m so proud of you, Mike! Your family, friends, & most importantly your babies get to be loved by the BEST version of you. A sober, healthy, & present Human/Dad! P.S: I’m speaking from experience (both my parents are addicts) when I say that your wife & children will love, value, & appreciate you for it more than you could EVER imagine or comprehend!❤️🙏🏼💪🏼🫶🏼

[@brandonfoley8070]

I love the situation, he's definitely inspiring and always makes me laugh every time I watch him

[@mariyaa111]

I could not STAND him when Jersey Shore first came out. I am from South Jersey and he reminded me of the typical North Jersey douche bag. 😂😂😂 He was so self absorbed and antagonistic. Now, he’s actually one of my favorite people to watch on reality television. I’m so proud of him for staying sober and becoming such an amazing husband, father and friend. I absolutely love how supportive all of the cast members are to each other. I hope Mike continues to stay healthy, happy and sober!!❤❤

[@hoperising7373]

Hahaha north Jersey dbag made me lol. I live in north Jersey and know exactly what you mean!

[@AREA-jp8vb]

He’s also been supporting another roommate get clean. He has an amazing opportunity to continue this legacy. Like Matthew Perry had wanted to do.

[@meeky0420]

I’ve always liked him, and still do. Mike is a good person and entertaining.

[@LadyDazzleDance]

Aww this warmed my heart. It's nice to see him doing so well. ❤️

[@jamesmaguire9518]

It's always amazing how much a person changes after he or she gets sober. Good for him.

[@des1510]

Your wife is the BEST She deserves the WORLD

[@MariaBenjamin-um3zk]

He's come a long ways and should be proud of himself for his strength and commitment

[@rrtalks5]

Very emotional story proud of him now, hope he can continue with his success in his life

[@wonderingsoul8021]

I was always a fan but I like him now even more that he's open about his sobriety

[@Tunnelvision705]

He turned his situation around. Good to see him on the right path. Many blessings💯

[@saragabriel4224]

Yeah, good one: The situation turned the situation around. 🙌

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

Lol

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

He's a clown

[@madkingit649]

Honestly I respect him alot and I respect him more for knowing his issues and calling himself out on them and I respect he knew he had issues and chose to fix himself I use to hate him on the show and the more I watched the show the more I realized the signs

[@mariemoro5214]

It's all lessons God Bless Mike

[@Rosiepoohtargaryen]

Love you, Mike 😢❤ God bless you

[@MisterKallo]

a true Inspirational story ❤ I didn't expect to cry

[@karinoneil2420]

He looks good, telling the truth I feel it

[@morrow8454]

Best reality show in TV history, glad to see he got his life turned around

[@adamantium4797]

Why? It's not ur life

[@20maxilo]

Im actually glad he turned his life around

[@jessybelle]

He was my favorite 🤩 in the show!

[@jennifersnipes4177]

I'm proud of Mike!

[@seyheyalishak]

I'm so proud of him 🖤

[@haleyraschella3143]

I remember all our friends would sit and watch it together every week lol 😂

[@scalpdotink8450]

Against all odds, Mike made the ultimate change within himself. There’s arguably nothing harder than changing yourself and breaking systemic toxic cycles and Mike did it. Hats off to you, Mike!! I’m impressed- you’re an inspiration to millions watching you. Love your achievements, congratulations!!

[@thelonelyghosts9004]

The Situation has said many things in the 15 years we’ve known him, but I feel like this is the first time he’s ever spoken.

[@wesleyparker6045]

You knew who he was in 2008?

[@MetalizedButt]

That’s deep af bro

[@Martillo81015]

Respect, Mike. Being a dad and responsible husband and father are achievements to be proud of bro

[@fashionablylate9020]

I’m proud of Mike! Forever a huge fan of this show

[@tracymildenberger7326]

'I hope that, one day my life story will be someones survival guide' What a beautiful intention to have

[@kathrynromano7993]

Keep that light on mike. I've been clean for nine years. God bless you Keep that fight going

[@scottv9479]

The Situation is now an Inspiration!! Dude is a legend !! Don't know him, but still extremely proud of him. 💯👍👍

[@Candice-Tara]

It’s such a relief to see him so matured and humbled. I would agree that his persona of “the situation” was cringe and I felt embarrassed for him…and Ronnie too. Not sure what’s up with Ronnie but I hope he’s matured too.

[@realtalk675]

Im proud of him how he claimed his life back again

[@amyhebsch9227]

As The Situation would say, “your current situation is not your final destination.”

[@kimberleyallen-q6s]

Proud of him for getting help

[@mehrdadamirheshmati5513]

OH my god you got me there😢just as you said that about the heroin i starten to cry😢and I couldn't stop because of my own addition....this was my awakening thanks you/Malin kayal

[@hematophage3526]

So proud of Mike ❤

[@glamourdarling]

good for him!!! happy to hear hes doing well.

[@eliasmercedes8008]

Good 4 you brother, blessings you and you families god is there he know our pain ...hes work in to many ways to save us.

[@lifeaszahara3282]

He came a long way

[@jduke93]

It’s always good seeing change for the better

[@JBrandiTV]

I'm so happy for him and I would like to see a redemption story for Ronnie, too.

[@maggier836]

Amazing man ❤ he has a lot of strength complete 360 it’s beautiful to watch

[@mrs.unicorngirl1506]

Amen man! Keep it up and hold steadfast in Gods word and love!

[@cruzywuzy1266]

LOVE YOU MIKE!!! happy to see it

[@steelpipetv2073]

I love you Mike your the best and truly an angel from god keep pushing hard

[@briebrie2323]

Wow this was a great interview. 😮❤

[@drest5316]

Wow. I never really watched Jersey Shore but he was definitely one obnoxious character that I could not stand! This video put a big smile on my face. Good for him. I’m so happy for him and his family.

[@trishomalley4639]

You poor lad. So glad to hear your testimony ❤🙏

[@tynishaalexanderia]

Must be amazing to have people care about you and help you be what and who you need to be.

[@nikkic295]

🙏🙏👏👏 It's not what you do ,but what you do to change it!! Super proud of Mike! As a Jersey girl, and a "down the shore" girl...we had a huge opiate epidemic ,and pills were overflowing ! I can only IMAGINE what FAME and popularity does to enhance that all!! God Bless 🙏💙

[@gabbied8083]

Wow, Mike was at a really low place during the Jersey shore and it was very hard to like his personality during that time, a womanizing lying jerk. He is now the picture of health and an amazing man, he is truly now the inspiration.

[@c0lleenbean]

i cannot wait to read his book. He has done such an amazing job!

[@fabgonzalez8417]

I've been seeing them since the beginning.. congratulations on ur big change ❤🙏

[@laurenkochan960]

So proud of you, Inspiration!! To God be the glory!! 🙏💪👏

[@Leticia-rg8dw]

It's awesome to see him give God almighty the glory 🙌

[@DonzWrld]

PROUD OF YA MIKE 💯👏🏾

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

Poor kid. Reality TV ruined him. Thank God he got sober and thank God for his wife and mom!

[@patientmental875]

He was like that before reality tv

[@SteveFranke-o7d]

He ruined himself. tv ruined you.

[@izzydeadyet7336]

"I was worried if people knew theyd think less of me.." ha!~ dont worry mike, we couldnt possibly think less of you!

[@isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955]

Good on him for finally growing up and manning up.

[@jrolla1858]

W Mike, seeing his transformation and road to recovery/mended friendships has been amazing to watch

[@shannonwhite6963]

Amen thank you Jesus I grew up watching these guys and I myself had an overdose and I almost died about 3 times that I know of 2 times out of that Jesus light encompassed me and He said these are the last days and I love you everything happens for a reason all the suffering we go through makes us stronger, makes us who we are and it helps us appreciate whats to come. God bless you all. If youre ever scared call on Jesus. Those words my mother spoke to me saved my life because I called on Jesus and that's when He encompassed me with that light.

[@444_Spiders_n_Swans]

Mike, If you ever see this, I pray Jesus guides and restores your soul. God bless you, bro! You're a good dude and we all love and believe in you. Keep your head up, and bless up. Jesus is the answer

[@billybillz4443]

I’m proud of him

[@MrDgfresh83]

I ALWAYS liked Mike. There was just something about him, I knew he was much deeper than the "character" he was portraying.

[@MarkEMark79]

Big fan of Mike and I’m going on 3 years sober from pills and sex addiction, but give all the glory to God and my wife. One day at a time

[@eddiemas6788]

so glad this guido turned his life around. Really good to hear he made it out just fine. Best of luck to the situation!

[@harryathanasiadis]

He desveres the best seems like a cool dude now. We all make mistakes mo ones to judge he was the reality sideshow bad boy and now forever one of my favourites.

[@segagirladventurespico]

Incredible ❤ how he changed for the good ❤

[@jaredgalarza]

This made me cry heavy

[@fvw1187]

Marrying his college sweetheart is the biggest sign to me he changed.

[@jonathanhollier3314]

Who would’ve thought Mike would turn out to be the “reasonable down to earth” one of the whole group? 😂💪❤️

[@13salinaspride]

Glad he finally grew up, he always annoyed the fk outta me

[@Jaywaters5]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 stay strong dude.

[@crystals2186]

All that tanning he did and his skin looks so good! Good for him!!!

[@Sharyk808]

Your skin would look good if your job is to sell your image. Manny pedi facials and botox.

[@santaclause3487]

I remember Pauly and Mike drove to Miami for that season and thinking that’s what I would do cause I was addicted to pills at the time. Makes me think Pauly was a drug addict too since he went with Mike.

[@Arbiter710]

They all drove, but I remember him being the last one showing up at the house and I thought I guarantee he had to cop before he came and that’s why he was late… When you live the life it’s very easy to spot

[@chrystalarchie2419]

I want to get sober from alcohol, but I don't know how 😔

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

Find a group of people that don’t drink. 🙂

[@hannahb7038]

And also, in all honesty, if your addiction to alcohol is bad enough, rehab would probably be necessary to help you quit. Not all drinkers can/should quit cold turkey. If you're one of them, see about nearby rehabs.

[@DelusionaGrandeur]

Take it a step at a time, I'm struggling myself. Some people can't handle jumping straight into cold turkey, and that's okay. Try going a week without and then increase from there...to me, going all week without and then earning yourself a few drinks on the weekend truly feels better than constantly drinking. It feels like a success, not like a Band-aid over your pain. And don't listen to that old "only alcoholics plan out when they will drink" crap...people trying to be responsible with their drinking also plan it out. Also, as the person above mentioned, there's no shame in seeking professional help, whether it be a therapist or rehab.

[@JohnSmith-ie6gg]

He needs to get over his problems !!!

[@mamamoj]

Good for you, Mike!

[@lbabytutorials4852]

I always knew he was on blues back in the day when I was watching the show

[@Ratalie2007]

lol I remember at end of season 3, Nicole dropped her blackberry in a movie theater, I could have easily, taken it, but I was like “yooo Nicole, you forget something??” 🤣🤣

[@MamboKing215]

Com Cent Trump Roast told me everything I needed to know

[@Cbtm1877]

hes a walkin caricature and hes funny as hell

[@estrada1887]

The abs were such a distraction when he came on the scene, he really is a butterface.

[@tracytrunn5625]

LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣