It was the first time I had ever had that feeling in my life.' 'It gave me the feeling of teamwork and the feeling of being important. He played hockey and cricket competitively and found a sense of family. Leonard relied on sports as a support system. Hence the relationship with her, and I broke down completely – but sport was my way out.'
'I didn't have a father figure and my mother was suffering from a tough time herself. It was depressing, it was sad and it was not the life that I wanted to lead' he says. I couldn't live in that situation anymore, and it was harmful to me.
'I was forced out due to a volatile relationship at home.
Because Leonard lacked a stable home life as a child, he knows the importance of surrounding himself with people who will support him and hold him accountable.Īt the age of 14, Leonard left home for his own well-being.
