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Born on April 2, 1975, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Pattie Mallette faced a troubled childhood marked by abuse and isolation. At 18, she became unexpectedly pregnant with Justin Bieber, choosing to raise him as a single mother despite emotional and financial struggles.<\/p>\n
She juggled multiple jobs to provide a stable, loving home, nurturing Justin\u2019s musical talent and encouraging him to pursue singing. Pattie guided his early career, helping his YouTube videos reach talent manager Scooter Braun, which launched Justin\u2019s rise to fame.<\/p>\n
Despite her son\u2019s success, Pattie battled the scars of her past, including trauma and mental health struggles, but found strength through faith. In 2012, she published her memoir Nowhere But Up<\/em>, sharing her journey of abuse, recovery, and motherhood; it became a New York Times bestseller and inspired many.<\/p>\n Pattie has grown into a mental health advocate, charity supporter, and strong maternal figure. Her bond with Justin remains unbreakable, and she continues to guide and support him while inspiring others through her resilience, faith, and perseverance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"