"That was rough" — Jersey Shore: Family Vacation's Ronnie discusses getting dragged by vehicles 

On Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has had his share of noteworthy moments, but nothing comes close to the candor of the July 3 episode.

The cast went back in time, but instead of remembering club nights and MVP stunts, they faced Ronnie's most painful experiences. His past was more mayhem than humor, filled with physical altercations and emotional outbursts. What began as idle rumors soon became a moment of reckoning for everyone in the home, not just Ronnie,

"That was rough,” Ronnie said. “(The episode is) on and sometimes I watch it and this is some dark (blank). The devil’s always in the parking lot," he opened up.

According to Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, nobody ever thought Ronnie would recover from being pulled by a car, which was a notorious event involving his ex-girlfriend Jen Harley in 2018. Once regarded by fans as a meme, that moment has since come to represent Ronnie's lowest point. Even though his name isn't seen in the opening credits, he is still present discussing sobriety, parenting, and healing.

From chaos to clarity: Ronnie’s emotional reckoning on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is looking back at his past head-on rather than avoiding it. As the cast reflected on Ronnie's craziest moments, the July 3 episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation did not hold back. Finally, Ronnie's journey, from being dragged by a car to finding serenity in fatherhood, is being shared with heart and honesty.

Reflecting on the darkest days

Nothing was more devastating than the 2018 Vegas event with Ronnie's ex-girlfriend, Jen Harley, even though Ronnie has always been the storm in the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation house. In the July 3 episode, what viewers initially viewed as tabloid fodder turned out to be a turning moment.

"When you were being dragged from vehicles, did you ever think you'd come back from that?" Mike "The Situation" asked.

Responding to this, Ronnie defined how the incident was really difficult for him. He also revealed how every time he tries to watch the episode when he was dragged by a vehicle, he gets gitters.

Viewers were reminded of the depth of Ronnie's actions and tribulations by it and similar moments.

A new chapter rooted in responsibility

Father to 7-year-old Ariana, Ronnie also spoke candidly about his sobriety and even the supportive remarks he gets from fans. The opening titles do not feature him, yet his journey is more evident than ever.

His words were, "I'm getting my life back." A little flip at Cape May, which Snooki encouraged, represented his advancement. The leap this time was forward rather than into chaos.

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