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.
The Simple Act Of Packing Lunches Felt Impossible This Morning
“We begrudgingly sent our children off to school today absolutely sick to our stomachs. Hugging them so much tighter than the day before, choking back tears. As mothers, we’re full of rage. As mothers, we’re going to act. Because if our government refuses to protect our children, we will.”
It’s Time To Throw Your Party Out The Window—Protecting Our Children Means Reform In Many Different Ways
“Gun reform. Mental health reform. Child abuse reform. Safety reform. Foster care reform. We can stop the mass shooting in our country by shouting at each other. The room needs less noise, less chaos, and more conversation. Let’s do it for them.”
I Was Going Through A Mid-Life Crisis, So I Flew Across The Country And Said Yes To Everything That Scared Me
“I wanted to be happy. I wanted to be the person who said yes to life and no to fear and took risks to chase happiness. I wanted to be the person who packed up and flew to Arizona for a few days without any anxiety. And so—I became her.”
8 Tips For Talking To Your Kids About Tragedies (From A Teacher)
“Our children need to know they aren’t alone during traumatic, scary, or uncertain times.”
‘Tell me this is all a dream and we will wake up laughing about how crazy this nightmare is.’: Mom’s gut-wrenching reaction to Uvalde school shooting
“Lie to me about the state of our country because the truth causes the air in my lungs to catch on my ribcage, unable to escape. Tell me it was something other than what it actually was because these tragedies are blurring together. Lie until it’s time for the sun to come up tomorrow. Don’t tell me because I can’t bear it. Instead, tell me lies.”
Your Body Brought A Child Into This World And Made Magic Happen—It’s Time To Love It Back
“This is your reminder that this body is for our children. And look at all it has done for them.”
I Thought I Had My Mental Health Under Control, And Then I Became A Parent
“It was like a switch went off in my mind and body. For the first few years of his life, my OCD and anxiety were painfully off the charts.”
I Don’t Know Who I’ll Be Without This Game, But I Know You Are So Much More Because Of It
“I’ve held this spot sacred, watching you play for so long. From the moment I signed you up, I’ve had to start learning to let you go.”
There’s Just Something About A Big Sister That Feels Safe
“Like the big-hearted human you are, you stepped into the big sister role like a natural, have made it your own, and made ME your own.”
As Someone Who Lives With Anxiety, Please Know I Just Want To Be Easy To Be Around
“Anxiety is hard to explain. It’s even harder to live with.”