At 17, She Chose to Keep Her Baby — Years Later, Her Son Became World Famous

Note: This story was originally reported in September 2012. In a deeply personal interview, Pattie Mallette, the mother of pop star Justin Bieber, shared the life-changing challenges she faced as a teenager, including surviving abuse and making the difficult decision to keep her baby despite intense pressure to choose otherwise. Before becoming a mother, Mallette endured years of sexual abuse, an...

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