Based in New York City, Sophia San Filippo has worked with Love What Matters as a lead editor and content curator since early 2019 and has acted as Managing Editor since early 2021. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Binghamton University who holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Creative Writing, and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. She is passionate about personal storytelling and creating a positive space in media to better the lives of others. On a typical day you can find her rocking out at her local concert venue, admiring nature, or baking her latest kitchen experiment.
I Was Neglected By Medical Staff During My Pregnancy And Postpartum Recovery—Here’s My Story
“Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way that there are nurses who should not have ever been nurses.”
Meet Jason Wright: The Man Giving Hope To Homeless People Through ‘Kindness Cards’
“Yes, we’re feeding people, but more importantly, we’re feeding people’s souls.”
How To Support Your Loved One Battling Substance Use Disorder
Through compassion, resilience, and informed support, you can make a significant difference.
How I Helped My Adopted Children Embrace Their Identity
“We let them decide what to share and with whom. What brought them into foster care wasn’t our story to tell. It was theirs.”
Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome Is A Joy, Not A Burden—And It’s Time The World Realizes It
“People say ‘I’m sorry’ upon first hearing about our son’s diagnosis. We wish they would instead say, ‘That’s amazing!'”
Don’t Wait For A Partner To Chase Your Dreams—Do It Single
“Often in life we think we must wait. Wait to follow our dreams. Wait until things are less busy. Wait for a little more money in our bank account. Or, in my case, wait for a future spouse to start a family.”
I Saw Taylor Swift At The Eras Tour Thanks To A Kind Stranger On The Internet
“I opened the notification: ‘I have a ticket I can’t use. I’d love to gift it to you for your work as a special education teacher.’ Tears immediately welled up in my eyes.”
I Loved My Daughter Enough To Let Her Go
“Someday, we will all be reunited.”
Today My Non-Verbal, Autistic Daughter Told Her Sister She Loved Her, And It Was Pure Magic
“There was a matching gasp from me and Lily, heads snapping toward each other with our mouths wide open, and an instant pouring of tears. Their love is a pure, true love.”
Getting Sober Was The Hardest And Most Rewarding Thing I’ve Ever Done
“At day 1,654 days sober, I am living my life with integrity, purpose, and passion.”