The Situation gives a 'Reality Check' about innermost struggles

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2023
  • Impact x Nightline speaks with the "Jersey Shore" star about his new memoir "Reality Check" from his rise to fame to struggle with addiction.
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Комментарии • 302

  • @issy_b_onair
    @issy_b_onair 6 месяцев назад +390

    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
      @jakehobbs 6 месяцев назад

      What does moat mean??

    • @janepalmer3706
      @janepalmer3706 6 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @SilverLake401
      @SilverLake401 6 месяцев назад

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

    • @JUDGEME5150
      @JUDGEME5150 6 месяцев назад +3

      I farted like 8 times while I was watching this

    • @issy_b_onair
      @issy_b_onair 6 месяцев назад

      Some of you have really low IQs and it shows.

  • @sarahl108
    @sarahl108 6 месяцев назад +109

    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
      @forgivemylaughter 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @goodcitizen6334
    @goodcitizen6334 6 месяцев назад +138

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

    • @drumtwo4seven
      @drumtwo4seven 6 месяцев назад +1

      YA RIGHT
      THIS IS SO TRITE AND CONTRIVED

    • @goodcitizen6334
      @goodcitizen6334 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@drumtwo4seven k

    • @aliciacarlson179
      @aliciacarlson179 6 месяцев назад +7

      You got this! Proud of you!!

    • @jenniferphelps2549
      @jenniferphelps2549 6 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @Pettyassf
      @Pettyassf 6 месяцев назад +4

      Good Job Keep Going Buddy 👏🏻👏🏻💯💯💯

  • @georgetterobinson01
    @georgetterobinson01 6 месяцев назад +105

    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!!!

  • @pam18ram
    @pam18ram 6 месяцев назад +105

    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 💙

  • @CJSmallz41
    @CJSmallz41 6 месяцев назад +72

    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
    @jairenesereno4519 6 месяцев назад +32

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

  • @alisha8586
    @alisha8586 6 месяцев назад +29

    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.

  • @Blankspac3
    @Blankspac3 5 месяцев назад +9

    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
      @usersoup34 Месяц назад

      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 🙏

  • @slvrbullet22
    @slvrbullet22 6 месяцев назад +22

    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
    @robertocastillo5583 6 месяцев назад +42

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

    • @user-wy6wb4mq4l
      @user-wy6wb4mq4l 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @ElizabethHernandez-zj9oi
    @ElizabethHernandez-zj9oi 6 месяцев назад +25

    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
      @Rico401Prov 6 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @jemmmmyeah
    @jemmmmyeah 6 месяцев назад +13

    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!

  • @AREA-jp8vb
    @AREA-jp8vb 6 месяцев назад +11

    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.

  • @qualinhunter6439
    @qualinhunter6439 6 месяцев назад +19

    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 🙏🏻

  • @yagerr4279
    @yagerr4279 6 месяцев назад +9

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

  • @Home_ave
    @Home_ave 6 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @brandonfoley8070
    @brandonfoley8070 6 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @katelynhenry6047
    @katelynhenry6047 6 месяцев назад +7

    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!❤️🙏🏼💪🏼🫶🏼

  • @LadyDazzleDance
    @LadyDazzleDance 6 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @mariemoro5214
    @mariemoro5214 6 месяцев назад +9

    It's all lessons God Bless Mike

  • @MariaBenjamin-um3zk
    @MariaBenjamin-um3zk 6 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @Tunnelvision705
    @Tunnelvision705 6 месяцев назад +18

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

  • @meeky0420
    @meeky0420 6 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @mariyaa111
    @mariyaa111 6 месяцев назад +5

    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
      @hoperising7373 3 месяца назад

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

  • @rrtalks5
    @rrtalks5 6 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @jamesmaguire9518
    @jamesmaguire9518 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @wonderingsoul8021
    @wonderingsoul8021 6 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @madkingit649
    @madkingit649 6 месяцев назад +7

    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

  • @jennifersnipes4177
    @jennifersnipes4177 6 месяцев назад +13

    I'm proud of Mike!

  • @seyheyalishak
    @seyheyalishak 6 месяцев назад +9

    I'm so proud of him 🖤

  • @SFChick415
    @SFChick415 6 месяцев назад +6

    “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!

  • @Rosiepoohtargaryen
    @Rosiepoohtargaryen 6 месяцев назад +3

    Love you, Mike 😢❤ God bless you

  • @karinoneil2420
    @karinoneil2420 6 месяцев назад +9

    He looks good, telling the truth I feel it

  • @hellothere4431
    @hellothere4431 6 месяцев назад +3

    true inspiration now. glad for him

  • @MisterKallo
    @MisterKallo 6 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @maggier836
    @maggier836 3 месяца назад

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

  • @mehwhatever89
    @mehwhatever89 6 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @des1510
    @des1510 6 месяцев назад +4

    Your wife is the BEST
    She deserves the WORLD

  • @cruzywuzy1266
    @cruzywuzy1266 6 месяцев назад +2

    LOVE YOU MIKE!!! happy to see it

  • @morrow8454
    @morrow8454 6 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @fashionablylate9020
    @fashionablylate9020 6 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @jessybelle
    @jessybelle 6 месяцев назад +3

    He was my favorite 🤩 in the show!

  • @hematophage3526
    @hematophage3526 6 месяцев назад +3

    So proud of Mike ❤

  • @mrs.unicorngirl1506
    @mrs.unicorngirl1506 6 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @scalpdotink8450
    @scalpdotink8450 6 месяцев назад

    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!!

  • @kathrynromano7993
    @kathrynromano7993 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @mehrdadamirheshmati5513
    @mehrdadamirheshmati5513 2 месяца назад

    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

  • @20maxilo
    @20maxilo 6 месяцев назад +3

    Im actually glad he turned his life around

  • @Pettyassf
    @Pettyassf 6 месяцев назад +4

    Tons Of Respect For Mike ❤❤

  • @tynishaalexanderia
    @tynishaalexanderia 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @fabgonzalez8417
    @fabgonzalez8417 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @briebrie2323
    @briebrie2323 6 месяцев назад +2

    Wow this was a great interview. 😮❤

  • @jduke93
    @jduke93 6 месяцев назад

    It’s always good seeing change for the better

  • @eliasmercedes8008
    @eliasmercedes8008 22 дня назад

    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.

  • @Kyle38A
    @Kyle38A 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm glad that he got sober.

  • @steelpipetv2073
    @steelpipetv2073 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @c0lleenbean
    @c0lleenbean 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @lifeaszahara3282
    @lifeaszahara3282 6 месяцев назад +7

    He came a long way

  • @prince21781
    @prince21781 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @DonzWrld
    @DonzWrld 6 месяцев назад +2

    PROUD OF YA MIKE 💯👏🏾

  • @nikkic295
    @nikkic295 6 месяцев назад

    🙏🙏👏👏 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 🙏💙

  • @haleyraschella3143
    @haleyraschella3143 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @jaredgalarza
    @jaredgalarza 6 месяцев назад

    This made me cry heavy

  • @user-tg2db4pc3q
    @user-tg2db4pc3q 6 месяцев назад +2

    Proud of him for getting help

  • @trishomalley4639
    @trishomalley4639 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @laurenkochan960
    @laurenkochan960 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @scottv9479
    @scottv9479 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @jrolla1858
    @jrolla1858 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @realtalk675
    @realtalk675 6 месяцев назад +3

    Im proud of him how he claimed his life back again

  • @drest5316
    @drest5316 17 дней назад

    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.

  • @segagirladventurespico
    @segagirladventurespico 6 месяцев назад

    Incredible ❤ how he changed for the good ❤

  • @Candice-Tara
    @Candice-Tara 6 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @maylinosborne3156
    @maylinosborne3156 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing!!!

  • @barbietheemuslimah
    @barbietheemuslimah 6 месяцев назад

    Love it ❤❤❤

  • @leahd4878
    @leahd4878 6 месяцев назад

    Very proud of you❤

  • @tracymildenberger7326
    @tracymildenberger7326 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @Jaywaters5
    @Jaywaters5 6 месяцев назад +3

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
    stay strong dude.

  • @billybillz4443
    @billybillz4443 6 месяцев назад +2

    I’m proud of him

  • @jeffcampbell7834
    @jeffcampbell7834 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome congratulations

  • @isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955
    @isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955 5 месяцев назад

    Good on him for finally growing up and manning up.

  • @izzydeadyet7336
    @izzydeadyet7336 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @Rick-vy1zq
    @Rick-vy1zq 6 месяцев назад

    Awesomeness

  • @brandismith73
    @brandismith73 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @Leticia-rg8dw
    @Leticia-rg8dw 4 месяца назад

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

  • @thelonelyghosts9004
    @thelonelyghosts9004 6 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @eddiemas6788
    @eddiemas6788 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @AnthZee8
    @AnthZee8 6 месяцев назад

    I like him always did

  • @nadiaaksana
    @nadiaaksana 6 месяцев назад

    yaaaaaassssss mike!!!

  • @mamamoj
    @mamamoj 6 месяцев назад +6

    Good for you, Mike!

  • @Smiley-fv8zi
    @Smiley-fv8zi 6 месяцев назад +16

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

  • @santaclause3487
    @santaclause3487 6 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @harryathanasiadis
    @harryathanasiadis Месяц назад

    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.

  • @ellielynne9560
    @ellielynne9560 6 месяцев назад

    I use to know pauly d b4 jersey shore back in RI

  • @yungdiabeates
    @yungdiabeates 5 месяцев назад

    Good for him

  • @amyhebsch9227
    @amyhebsch9227 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @opena1759
    @opena1759 6 месяцев назад

    He is a really cool dude.

  • @J03Y27
    @J03Y27 6 месяцев назад

    The situation, more like a fleeting moment.

  • @georgestan6062
    @georgestan6062 6 месяцев назад

    MVP!

  • @gabbied8083
    @gabbied8083 6 месяцев назад +2

    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.