Sonny has been doing that thing he does on General Hospital, where he shows up for Laura and his family with the kind of steady, no-nonsense support that usually comes with an implied threat and a side of dimples. Sonny’s been playing it smarter lately, even acting as a buffer between Dante, Gio, and Rocco. Which makes Maurice Benard’s latest social media post feel less like a random holiday mood and more like the man behind Sonny taking a breath and reminding everyone what actually matters.
Key Takeaways
- Sonny’s calmer presence on GH reflects a smarter, steadier phase for the character.
- Maurice Benard’s post centers on gratitude, mental health, and choosing peace.
- Fans responded with warmth, appreciation, and personal connection.
- State of Mind continues to resonate as part of Benard’s impact beyond GH.
The List That Says It All
Benard posted a simple selfie on Instagram and captioned it: “It’s good to be home with family. It’s good to have a job. It’s good to have therapy. It’s good to love Boxing. It’s good to love the 49ers. It’s good to be bipolar; it’s good to have anxiety and depression. It’s good to have acupuncture. It’s good to play with my grandkids. It’s good to look in the mirror. It’s good to pray. It’s good to play with my animals. It’s good to have friends. It’s good to be affectionate, even if you can’t. It’s good to cry. It’s good to have State of Mind because I know it helps people. It’s good to feel joy. It’s really good to have peace within.”
He ended with a bold-faced sentence that required positive emphasis: “AND IT’S GREAT TO BE ALIVE.” It reads like a gratitude roll call, blunt in the best way, no polishing, no performance, just the point. Also, yes, the Niners made the list. Of course they did. This is still America.
Fans met him right where he was, with warmth instead of noise. One follower said, “Love this message. Much love and peace to you and your family for now and 2026. Thank you for always sharing your heart.” Another added, “Everything you said is so spot on! Wishing you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!”
When the Comments Turn Into a Chorus
A lot of viewers kept it simple and sincere, like they were answering back to every “It’s good” with their own nod. One wrote, “Everything you said… love you, Maurice. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family♥️🌲♥️🌲.” Another posted, “True to have all the things you mentioned. And we are thankful for you, Maurice! You make my day, and you are loved by so many!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! God Bless All ❤️❤️❤️🙏.”
And then there were the people who noted what he’s built outside the show, too. One fan said, “Its good to have you helping others understand mental health! Enjoy your holidays! Merry Christmas!🎅🎄❤🙏.” Another kept it very Port Charles: “Great message, Maurice! Thank you for SOM! And…it’s also good to still have you on GH, portraying the AMAZING Sonny ❤️.”
Benard’s post is basically a reminder that even in a town built on secrets, it’s still okay to mean what you say, and to feel glad you’re here. (Find out how Benard thinks the Sidwell (Carlo Rota) problem on GH could be solved.)
