Pattie Mallette is widely known as the mother of the famous pop star Justin Bieber. However, behind the scenes, there is a remarkable story that goes far beyond the glitz and glamour of stardom. Pattie’s journey has been marked by numerous challenges and hardships, making her a truly inspiring figure.
The relationship between Justin and his mother has not always been smooth sailing. Especially when we consider Pattie’s difficult past. At just 17 years old, she found herself as a single mother, facing numerous obstacles while raising Justin in a small and modest part of Canada. Luckily, she did receive some support from her parents, who happen to be Justin’s grandparents.
The road of Pattie’s life has been paved with a great deal of abuse and violence, starting from as early as the tender age of 3. She once revealed, “The people who hurt me include a babysitter, the grandfather of one of my friends, and some kids from the neighborhood who were older than me.”
At the age of 14, Pattie found solace in art, as her childhood was undeniably challenging. Interestingly, Justin also shares her passion for art, which has become something they both bond over.
When she was 15, Pattie embarked on a relationship with Jeremy Bieber, which lasted for four years. But when she turned 16, she left home and resorted to stealing and selling drugs just to survive. Unfortunately, her troubled past and ongoing issues took a toll on her mental health.
At just 17, Pattie felt hopeless and even contemplated ending her own life. This led her to be sent to a mental hospital where she underwent Christian conversion therapy. After leaving the hospital, Pattie reconnected with old friends who didn’t follow her new religion. It was during this time that she reunited with Jeremy Bieber.
They rekindled their relationship, and six months later, Pattie discovered she was pregnant. Justin was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario.
Although Pattie and Jeremy continued dating after Justin’s birth, they eventually decided to break up. Despite all the challenges Pattie had faced, she remained a dedicated and supportive mother to Justin. She encouraged his love for music and even helped him enter the 2007 Stratford Star talent competition as a teenager.
During the competition, Justin performed Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” and came in second place. Pattie, proud of her son’s talent, shared a video of his performance on YouTube. The video gained popularity, which encouraged her to post more videos online.
In September 2012, Pattie’s book “Nowhere But Up” was published by the Christian company Revell. In this touching memoir, she chronicles her difficult childhood and how she relied on faith and love to stay positive and be a good single mother to her son.
Today, Justin and Pattie’s relationship has evolved as Justin has grown into an adult. However, letting go and allowing him to be independent hasn’t been easy for Pattie. She once admitted, “When your kids hit a certain age, your parenting style changes, and it is hard letting go.” Not being able to control every aspect of her adult son’s life has presented its own set of challenges.
Justin has faced his own share of legal troubles, which strained their bond, particularly when he was arrested in 2014 for street racing. But over time, the mother-son relationship has started to heal. In 2015, Justin expressed his love and admiration for his mom, saying, “We didn’t talk for a while, and it takes time to rebuild trust. It’s tough, but it’s getting better. She’s an amazing woman, and I love her.”
Today, the difficult times Justin went through are mostly forgotten, and Pattie couldn’t be prouder of her son. She recently wrote on Instagram, “I’m so proud of the amazing young man you are and the person you’re becoming. None of us is perfect, and we’ll always need patience and understanding for each other. But I see how you’re growing in your relationship with Jesus, and it shows in the choices you make and the good things you do. I admire your character and honesty. You’re growing up so well and are wise beyond your years.”
Pattie Mallette’s journey from a troubled past to a place of grace serves as a true inspiration. If you find her story as inspiring as we do, please share it on Facebook.
