'It Just Can't Get Better': Mike Is Celebrating 5 Years Of Sobriety On Jersey Shore

Someone get Mike a massive slice of Funfetti with added sprinkles... He earned it!


Few comebacks have been more celebrated in MTV history than that of The scenario. Once thought a little bit of a loose cannon in Seaside Heights, Big Daddy Sitch has become the voice of reason for the full Jersey Shore fam in recent years. Throughout this week's Family Vacation episode, viewers saw the Karma OG reaching a "monster milestone" in his inspirational journey: five years tidy and sober.


"I wear my sobriety on my chest like a badge of honor," he mentioned. "It's not easy to walk on that road that is far less traveled, however it is so worth it."


Whereas BDS was once known to headbutt concrete walls and get pelted with everything from spatulas (Deena) to wine bottles (Snooki), he's right now helping Angelina his roommates navigate married life life's greatest challenges and prepping for his greatest role yet: being a father.


"It is crazy to think about who Mike was back in the day," Vinny remembered. Some days I picture it, and I'm like, 'Was that even the same person?' How can one go through such a transformation?"


maybe the response lies in taking life as it comes, one day at a time — and spreading the message to others in need. Mike makes it a point to share his story wherever he can, inspiring thousands of addicts to find their own paths to recovery.


"I believe that my story is a very celebrated story that people can refer to — that 'If Mike can do it, then I can also he mentioned. "I do not even think I can compare myself to who I was five years prior or 10 years ago. 


His roommates and especially his partner Lauren were eager to honor the "incredible accomplishment," opting to swap the idea of a family member Zoom for a "sick parade," drive-by pandemic-style. From his perch in Las Vegas, Pauly categorized a truckload of pizza to be delivered, while JWOWW was all also happy to work on the visitor list.


"I love hearing how excited Jenni is to create this special," mentioned Lauren, who has seen Mike through 15 years of highs and lows. "His relationship with Jenni went from nothing to such a close sibling relationship. He really rebuilt every relationship in his life."


Fast-forward to the big day, and Mike was positively beaming at the endless soberversary support from his fam, including the arrival of one surprise meatball (Nicole)!


"I would have been happy with Funfetti cupcakes, nevertheless for my spouse and the squad to organize this and really rally around me, it just can't get better than that," he said.


Provide your congrats to Mike, then catch an all-new Jersey Shore: Family member Vacation Thursday at 8/7c!