Here son became a world-famous celebrity, but his mother’s tragic past is worse than you can imagine

Pattie Mallette is best known as the mother of pop icon Justin Bieber, but her own life story is one of profound hardship and resilience. Born in Ontario, her childhood was marked by tragedy with the loss of her young sister. From the age of three, she endured repeated sexual abuse from multiple perpetrators.

By her early teens, Pattie was using substances, shoplifting, and was expelled from school. At 15, she survived a date rape, an experience she later described as feeling tragically “normal” due to its frequency. Her struggles culminated in a suicide attempt at age 17.

Following this, she was committed to a mental institution that employed Christian conversion therapy. Upon her release, she reconnected with an old boyfriend, Jeremy Bieber. After dating for six months, the 17-year-old Pattie discovered she was pregnant.

Pattie raised Justin primarily on her own in low-income housing. Despite their challenges, she was a deeply supportive mother, nurturing his musical talent. She famously posted videos of his performances online, which were instrumental in launching his career.

In 2012, Pattie published her autobiography, “Nowhere But Up,” detailing her traumatic past and how faith helped her become a dedicated parent. As Justin entered adulthood and faced his own legal troubles, their relationship became strained for a time.

Justin has since acknowledged hurting his mother and the work it took to rebuild trust between them. Today, Pattie is incredibly proud of the man her son has become, often praising his character and growth on social media.

Her journey from a traumatic childhood to a life of grace and forgiveness stands as a true inspiration.