Pattie Mallette, born April 2, 1975, in Stratford, Ontario, is best known as the mother
of pop superstar Justin Bieber. Her life, however, is a story of resilience. Tragically,
Pattie lost her sister at age 2, and her childhood was marred by abuse and trauma.
By 14, she struggled with substance use, theft, and expulsion from school. At 17,
after a suicide attempt, she found faith and began rebuilding her life