Posts by: Sophia San Filippo

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.

‘They didn’t know each other. They never even shook hands. Still, he remembered.’: Widow shares touching moment stranger honors late husband 6 years later

“Just when you think that people are forgetting, just when you think your loved ones legacy is quieting down, just when you think they don’t know their name…they do. And it’s probably one of the best feelings in the world.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 23, 2022

My Body Has Been Open For Judgement, Comment, And Mockery For Decades—Until Now

“I was 7 the first time I became aware my body wasn’t good enough. I was 8 the first time my body was openly mocked and sexualized. I was 12 the first time others decided what was acceptable for me to wear. I was 19 the first time I lost a lot of weight and became aware ‘thin me’ was a more valued member of society than ‘fat me.'”

Sophia San Filippo - May 23, 2022

Yes, We Vacation Alone—Because In This House Full Of Kids, We Put Our Relationship First

“Someday our kids are going to leave us…they’re going to go out and create their own lives. And when they do, if we’ve never put our relationship first, we’ll be left with nothing.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 18, 2022

‘To all the young women out there, the woman you see on this cover is beautiful.’: Woman responds to psychologist’s viral body shaming tweet towards Sports Illustrated model Yumi Nu

“She is one of the many forms of beauty and if you see yourself in her, you see your own strength and courage reflected back to you. Do not let the opinions of men or others define you, degrade you, or tear you down regardless of how you choose to express yourself.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 18, 2022

3-Year-Old Is Sad No One In Books Has Cochlear Implants Like Her, So Mom Publishes Story With Deaf Main Character

“Two years ago, my three-year-old daughter, Mila, looked at me with sadness and asked, ‘Mommy, why doesn’t anyone in my books have cochlear implants, like me?’ My heart sank. I knew I had to do something about the lack of hearing representation. Because if I didn’t, then who would?”

Sophia San Filippo - May 18, 2022

‘OH MY GOD,’ I heard. ‘Hmm?’ I looked up from my computer. ‘THERE’S A MAN POOPING OUTSIDE.’: Teacher shares heartbreaking realization ‘all schools are not created equal’

“I finally reach the window, and sure enough, there is a man taking a dung five feet away. He is smiling at us. A weird, creepy smile. At this point, I’m desperately trying to close the blinds so none of my other students get a glimpse, but the classrooms were old and everything sucked. As I was trying to put the blinds down, they broke. THEY BROKE.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 18, 2022

Dear Preschool Teachers, You Changed My Children And I’s Lives For The Better

“I’m going to miss your consistent, stable presence in their lives through the uncertainty of so many hard and scary times. I’m going to miss knowing they’re in the absolute best hands while they’re away from me. There’s just no other way to say this—I’m going to miss you so much.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 16, 2022

‘As I begin to pull my ring off, my once elegant and ladylike fingers transform into bratwursts before my eyes.’: Woman hilariously shares why she had wedding ring sawed off during pregnancy

“When did I develop Ogre’s hands? With every tug, my finger becomes more and more engorged. Dear God, I am going to be fingerless. My grave is going to say, ‘Here lies Lisa, the woman who lost her finger because she was too stupid to take her wedding ring off before the 3rd trimester.’ I am panicking. I run to my husband screaming, waving my hands all around.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 16, 2022

If You Love My Son, Please Let Him Be Exactly Who He Is

“Don’t tell my son he needs to ‘man up’ when he’s afraid. Don’t tell him not to cry. Don’t assume my little boy has a ‘girlfriend’ at this age. Don’t suggest that certain toys are ‘not for boys.’ We’re setting higher standards.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 16, 2022

You May Not Remember All These Precious Days Of Being Little, But I Hope You’ll Remember You Were Happy

“You were the puppeteer. ⁣The actor.⁣ The artist.⁣ You were the singer and dancer. You were my everything — and I was your everything, too. You taught me how to rediscover the magic in my life.⁣”

Sophia San Filippo - May 16, 2022