Vasilica Papadopol
"Leap Forward is much more than a community. It is a safe container where real, authentic relationships are built, rooted in shared moral values, honesty, and personal responsibility."
At a time in my life when everything felt confusing and I had lost my sense of direction, I met Ronit and the Leap Forward community. I was coming out of a toxic relationship, and my emotions were difficult to understand and manage. I didn’t know what to do next, and I lacked clarity in my personal life and my relationships.
From the very first conversation with Ronit, I felt that I wanted to work with her. She was the first person with whom I felt I shared the same values and a similar view of life. I felt seen, understood, and accepted exactly as I am.
Ronit creates a safe and grounded space for growth. Rather than offering quick solutions, she encourages reflection, awareness, and responsibility. One particularly meaningful moment for me was when she supported me through my first panic attack, guiding me in regulating my nervous system and providing practical tools that I continue to use.
Before joining this community, I struggled a lot managing conflicts. In difficult situations or conversations, my reactions were usually to avoid communication and withdraw, or to try to please others by ignoring my own needs and opinions. Over time, this would build frustration and anger in me, which often led to reactive or aggressive responses. It took me a long time to learn how to communicate consciously, in a way that honors both my needs and the needs of others.
The Leap Forward community played a key role in this learning process. Through constant reflection, honest feedback, and ongoing connection, I was supported in discovering that there is another way. A way where I can express myself clearly and calmly, and still be received and accepted for who I am, without judgment or rejection.
Through honest dialogue and shared reflection, working with Ronit and the community led to concrete change and deeper understanding of my emotions, reactions and destructive behaviors. This process helped me build confidence, especially in my professional life, as I became more aware of my strengths and the value I bring.
Over time, learning to pause, reflect, respond with more awareness and make conscious choices, rather than reacting automatically, allowed me to trust myself more and more. This deeply changed how I relate to myself and to others.
A very important part of belonging to this community is respecting our shared values by aligning our actions with them. For me, for example, that meant working on accountability, learning to truly stand by my commitments and follow through on what I set for myself. Knowing that others cared about my progress and having a constant check in with each other helped me stay disciplined and committed.
Leap Forward is much more than a community. It is a safe container where real, authentic relationships are built, rooted in shared moral values, honesty, and personal responsibility. We also provide emotional support for each other. I know I can speak openly about what I am going through and be met with understanding, care, and respect. This creates a strong sense of safety and trust.
Today, I feel more grounded, emotionally stable, and clear about my values and direction. Ronit and Leap Forward support me in reconnecting with myself and building a life that feels more aligned and intentional. For me, it is a space of real support, learning, and growing together.
