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.
Because I Love My Daughter, I Owe Her My Healing
“My story is not her story. She deserves her own. And I owe her my best. Today. Tomorrow. Always.”
I Am This Beautiful Boy’s First Love, But I Know I Won’t Be The Last
“I can’t stop my baby from growing. I can’t stop him from asking someone else to dance. So I’ll watch from a reasonable distance, clutching my heart and holding my breath.”
‘The second he opened his eyes, he was ready to completely break down.’: Mom shares importance of child mental health days
“I had two choices: make my kid go into school feeling confused, hurt, uncomfortable, and unworthy or drive away. I drove away.”
‘My patient said, ‘Can I ask you a random question?’ It was enough to make my heart stop.’: Therapist shares tips for supporting grieving loved ones
“They continued, ‘My friend just had a death in the family and I want to do something for him. Is it appropriate for me to bring him a donut from his favorite bakery?’ It’s a question that is probably on the minds of many people out there.”
Dear Friends: When I Ask How You’re Doing, I Mean It—I Don’t Want The Fake Smile
“Let’s forget about the small talk and the chats about the weather. Sisterhood is created in the trenches.”
Here’s To The Friends Who Hear ‘I’m Fine’ And Show Up On Our Doorstep Anyway
“The ones who walk, unfazed, into our mess and plop themselves right smack down in the middle of it. The ones who don’t downplay our storms with reminders of sunshine and rainbows, but hold us through the gales. The ones who cheer for us, even if it’s only for getting out of bed.”
‘There was a time I brushed my teeth, hair sprayed my hair, and lipsticked my lips if I even thought I might run into this guy on the way to class.’: Wife candidly shares ‘what love looks like’
“And now here we are…bringing sexy back with our his and her CPAP machines.”
‘We sat and listened to another doctor tell us how sorry they were, and how my child wouldn’t amount to much.’: Mom urges daughter with Down syndrome is ‘nothing to be sorry about’
“These were doctors, medical ‘professionals,’ speaking to us. They know about what they’re talking about, right?! Well sometimes the people who should know better, don’t.”
‘How are you?’ 2 weeks postpartum, she forced a smile and said ‘okay,’ but I could see tears gathering in the corner of her eyes.’: Doula shares PSA new moms need love and support, not flowers
“The house was full of cards and bunches of flowers…dead ones. When I mentioned all of the gifts she said, ‘Yes, people have been so kind.’ ‘Hmmm,’ I thought. ‘They might have been kind, but they’ve also been completely thoughtless.'”
Your Spouse Doesn’t Have To Worship You, But They Do Have To Choose You
“They don’t have to spend every paycheck on you, but they should spend their free time with you. They don’t have to bring you flowers every day, but they do have to encourage you to bloom.”