Pattie Mallette Reflects on Teenage Motherhood, Personal Struggles, and Raising Justin Bieber
At seventeen, Pattie Mallette faced unexpected motherhood while carrying painful childhood experiences. Before Justin Bieber became famous, she struggled with uncertainty, emotional difficulties, and decisions about her future. Discussing her memoir, Mallette described surviving years of sexual abuse, depression, shame, and substance misuse. She also recalled a teenage suicide attempt during a period of prolonged…