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.
Dear Mom, The ‘Baby Blues’ Won’t Last Forever (I Promise)
“It’s crying in front of the mirror in your mesh underwear, breasts filled with milk leaking everywhere, not recognizing the person with stretch marks, acne, and tears in her eyes looking back at you.”
A Mother Walks Ahead Of You, Leading The Way, Then She Must Walk Beside You
“And she’ll remain that person for the rest of her life.”
It’s Time For Society To Stop Being So Hard On Moms
“Because my kids don’t need perfection. They need laughing, playful, happy, me. They need me, who runs after them in a game of chase and tickles them when they’re caught. They need me, who plays make-believe and smiles so big instead of worrying about WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING.”
8 Fights Worth Picking With Your Kids
“As a parent, you have to pick your battles. They’re not easy, but they’re worth the fight.”
To The Woman Feeling Like She No Longer Belongs In Her Friend Group
“I know it might hurt parting ways, but I promise you, friend… something good is going to come from it. Just wait.”
I Was Angry With My Father For A Long Time, Until I Experienced Addiction Firsthand
“I often looked down on my dad’s alcoholism as a character defect. A flaw he was responsible for, and something I would never let happen to me. Even as I drank more and more. Even when I started to hide my own drinking from others. Alcohol is tricky like that.”
Our Mom Friendship May Be Hard Right Now, But I Don’t Want To Miss Out On This Season Of Life Together
“If you call there is a 99% chance it’ll sound like I’m at a WWE event. Please keep calling. If we venture out in public most of our time will be spent corralling our littles, never actually getting a full sentence in. Please keep visiting. When you text me you’ll likely see three dots that remain for several days until I realize I never actually sent the text. Please keep connecting.”
I No Longer Want Autism Awareness And Acceptance (I Want More)
“You can have knowledge of autism and do absolutely nothing about it. You can accept that autism exists without ever having to embrace it.”
Dear Mamas, It’s Time To Stop Saying Yes To Everything
“Nothing is worth more than your peace. Hold on to that, like your life depends on it (‘cause it does), and you’ll be the richest woman in the world.”
My Husband And I Are Not A ‘Perfect Match,’ But We’re The Most Perfect Imperfect Match We Never Saw Coming
“He’s direct and to the point. I’m long-winded and rambly. He’s slow to rise and even slower to shine, and I’m get-up-and-go and go a million miles a minute. He’s ‘take your time’ and ‘slow down,’ while I’m ‘hurry up, c’mon!’ He’s people avoiding, and I’m people loving.”