Note: This story was originally published in September 2012.
In a candid and heartfelt interview, Pattie Mallette, the mother of global sensation Justin Bieber, shared the powerful journey she endured as a teenager. From overcoming abuse to making the courageous decision to keep her baby against all odds, Pattie opened up about the life-changing challenges she faced and the unwavering strength that led her to choose motherhood despite immense pressure.
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By Ruth Kamau, February 13, 2025
Note: This heartwarming story was originally shared in September 2012, but its impact continues to inspire.
In a Raw and Emotional Interview, Pattie Mallette Reveals the Struggles That Shaped Her Life and Motherhood
Pattie Mallette, mother of global superstar Justin Bieber, shares her deeply personal journey in an exclusive interview. Reflecting on the harrowing challenges she faced as a teenager—from surviving abuse to the intense pressure to abort her pregnancy—Pattie opens up about the life-altering decision to keep her baby and the strength it took to navigate her tumultuous youth.
Pattie Mallette Opens Up About Her Painful Past and the Burden of Shame She Carried
Before embracing motherhood, Pattie Mallette faced years of unimaginable sexual abuse—trauma she bravely opens up about in her memoir, Nowhere But Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom. In a candid conversation, she reveals how the abuse left her struggling with overwhelming feelings of shame and self-blame. “It’s something so many survivors experience,” Mallette confided. “You carry this shame, this sense that something is inherently wrong with you. I certainly carried that weight for a long time.”
Her emotional pain culminated in a suicide attempt during her teenage years. Reflecting on that dark period, Mallette explained, “It was the result of years of abuse, coupled with depression and substance abuse. Drugs and alcohol only made things worse. It was a breaking point.”
At 17, Pattie Mallette Chose to Keep Her Baby, Defying All Odds—And It Changed Her Life Forever
At just 17, Pattie Mallette found herself pregnant with Justin Bieber, facing immense pressure to terminate the pregnancy. But against all odds, she made the brave decision to keep her baby. “I just knew I couldn’t go through with it,” Mallette shared. “I didn’t know how I would manage, but I was determined to do my best. I had to give him a chance.”
This unwavering determination carried her through the trials of being a young, single mother. When Justin was born, the sound of his first cry was a moment Mallette would never forget. “I know it might sound strange, but his cry was like music to me,” she smiled. “It was like, ‘A hah, a hah,’ and in that moment, I thought, ‘This is the most precious sound I’ve ever heard.’ I just wanted to hold him forever.”
Pattie’s journey from a troubled past to raising one of the world’s most iconic pop stars is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of a mother’s love. Her decision to choose life, despite the challenges, not only changed her path but set the stage for Justin’s meteoric rise to fame.
In her memoir, Nowhere But Up, Pattie takes readers on an emotional journey through the struggles and triumphs she faced. She offers an unfiltered look at the power of love, determination, and faith in overcoming life’s hardest obstacles. “I didn’t have all the answers,” Mallette confessed, “but I was committed to giving him the best life I could.”