My Story

Layla Gobah

Beginnings…

There’s a well-known saying that I live by and continue to believe in no matter the circumstance; Sometimes the one thing you need for growth is the one thing you are afraid to do. My entire life has been built on changes and growth combined with the fear of what will happen next. I was married at a very young age and moved to another state.I became a mother quickly and was taught to care for someone other than myself. I left school and became a full-time mother and wife not knowing where life would take me. Things have always changed around in my life, but one thing remained the same; my love for helping others.

Life Struggles

Throughout life, I’ve learned many lessons but the most important one is that life can change in a matter of seconds. I was a widow at the young age of 27 left alone to raise three young daughters. Life came down on us like a ton of bricks and we were left numb and in grief for many months. Looking back, I still don’t know how I got through those dark days, but thinking back I now know it was my faith in God and then my strength to be a mother. Having suffered a significant setback, I was determined to be strong but was still terrified, worried, and full of dread. Yet, I needed to show my girls that if we can overcome death, we can overcome anything else life throws our way. Life got harder both financially and mentally. Between work and school, life was beginning to take its toll on me. Still, these obstacles only made me stronger. While raising my girls to become strong and independent women. I did not want them growing up thinking they had to rely on anyone else. My teachings for them were that their faith and education were all they needed. 

Life Lessons

That being said, years passed by and one thing remained the same. I still wanted to help others. I still wanted to share my experiences and lend a helping hand to those who needed it. For that reason, I chose to become a life coach because if there is one thing this world has taught me, it’s that life without a support system can be a tough one to get through. Working in a community where there is a lack of knowledge about mental health inspired me to reach out and help those who can’t help themselves. I believe that in order to be a life coach, one must be emotionally strong and resilient, and willing to take the necessary measures to better understand and prepare for the similar challenges that other people may have. I was able to endure some of life’s worst tests but with faith and family, I was able to come out stronger and wiser. Life coaching, in my opinion, plays a pivotal role in molding the emotional and physical health of people who are going through a difficult time in their lives. 

Life Coaching

The importance of life coaching in anyone’s life should not be underestimated. Having someone to talk to is often ignored, but is critical in conquering emotional distress. I have always been on the front lines, devising, advocating for, and delivering unique programs for those dealing with societal issues like divorce or mental illness. It is very rare for one profession to encompass so many issues. I’ve always been helping those who resume normal everyday activities overcome obstacles.

Ambitions

My goal is to work in settings like schools, hospitals, community health clinics, colleges, and universities where stress is found almost everywhere. My purpose is to help those who have fallen get back on their feet and to help them reestablish themselves after overcoming whatever difficulties they endured.In order to help others who are in similar situations as me, I wish to pursue a career as a life coach. I was able to help many widows, orphans, and children. Over the years, I’ve assisted families in enrolling their children in school and ensuring they get the education they deserve. I’ve been a part of providing emotional and financial help to those who needed it but didn’t know where to get it. Whether it’s translating a document or helping abused women escape their abusers.

I am here for you

Over the years, I have endured sudden death and becoming a widow, single parenting, financial difficulties, overwhelming pressure to do right by my family, and the lack of knowledge to get through difficult times. This drive has given me the passion to pursue my love for assisting those, who like myself, feel there is no way out. With faith and perseverance, I was able to lead myself and my daughters through life’s worst tragedy. Our hearts may never heal, but we learned to cope the healthy way in a journey so difficult to travel. The hardships are real and the obstacles are enormous, but the bridge is there and we can cross it with the right tools including patience, hard work, and persistence. Nothing in this life is guaranteed, but I can honestly say that after 12 years, I am stronger and wiser than ever before. Now, I wish to help others in achieving their life goals and happiness.

Get In Touch

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(734)-256-0338

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info@lg-hope.com

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Mon – Fri: By Appointment
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