Arnold Schwarzenegger's Brave Revelation of Childhood Abuse: Unmasking the Monster

Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up about the abuses he suffered as a child at the hands of his "tyrant" Nazi father, Gustav Schwarzenegger in the new documentary series "Arnold"

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He has recalled his past in an Austrian village and how he got out of there.

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His father was suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome after World War Il, and would exhibit violent behavior.

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His father would often beat, scream, and show schizophrenic behavior toward him and his older brother, Meinhard.

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They were being abused at home while Arnold channeled it into his drive for success, and Meinhard turned to alcohol.

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In the documentary series, he disclosed that he also has a son named Joseph Blaenau, whom he fathered with his housekeeper, Mildred Baena.

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The actor spoke about the complexity of his relationship with Joseph Blaenau.

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Schwarzenegger shared how the abuse from his father shaped his determination to leave Austria and pursue success in America.

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"Arnold" is available on Netflix to watch.

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