It’s hard to believe Jersey Shore premiered on MTV more than 15 years ago.
And for the last 10 years, one of its stars has stayed sober, now taking to social media to mark the significant milestone and how it has positively impacted his life.
“Ten years ago, I made a decision that changed everything. A decision to stop running, stop numbing, and finally face my life head-on,” Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino wrote in the caption of his Instagram poston Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24). “It wasn’t easy. There were moments I doubted myself, moments I felt broken beyond repair. But one day at a time, I chose recovery, and those days added up.”
The reality star, 43, continued, “Sobriety gave me my life back. It gave me clarity, purpose, faith, family, and a mission bigger than myself. It gave me the ability to turn my darkest chapters into a platform of hope for others who are still struggling.”
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Sorrentino goes on to say that he celebrates the milestone “with gratitude, for my support system, my wife and family, my team, and everyone who believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. And I celebrate it by continuing the work, founding the Archangel Centers, and helping others see that recovery is possible and worth fighting for.”
The TV star has had a big year already, with the success of the MTV series Jersey Shore: Family Vacation and partnering with Bang Cookies, in addition to opening the Archangel Centers Rehab. And in 2026, Sorrentino will bring his family’s recipes to fans in a new cookbook.
“These long days in the kitchen mean everything to me,” Sorrentino shared on Instagram Dec. 19. “Cooking side by side with my mom, @lindaleesorrentino leading and bringing our family recipes to life for our cookbook has been incredibly special.”
His post’s caption continues, “Huge thanks to @executive_chef_mike_ for his expertise, bringing dishes from recipe to the page, and keeping the heart of our traditions intact. Can’t wait for you all to see what we’ve created.”
