Maria Shriver has openly talked about the upheaval she went through after learning of her ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger’s relationship with their housekeeper, Mildred Baena, which produced a son, Joseph Baena.
Shriver recounts a severe breakdown in her next poetry book, “I Am Maria,” recounting how she sat by herself on the floor of a hotel room, overcome with terror and sorrow. In that instant, she decided that this would not be the end of her, but rather the start of something new.
Their 25-year marriage ended in 2011 after Schwarzenegger’s infidelity was revealed. Shriver describes how she was engulfed in grief, confusion, anger, fear, sadness, and anxiety, leaving her unsure of who she was and where she fit in the world.
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Despite these difficulties, she highlights the fortitude and resiliency of her four children—Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher—who offered unwavering support during this difficult time, and she stresses the significance of forgiveness and self-worth in her healing process.
“I Am Maria” will be published on April 1, 2025, and will give readers a close-up look at Shriver’s journey through heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery.
