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.
Meet Betty, The Teeny-Tiny Goeldi Monkey Houston Zoo Is Nursing Back To Health For Reunion With Mom
At birth, little Betty weighed just 34 grams, or 1.2 ounces, and fit in the palm of a human hand.
Today, My Husband Bought Me ‘I Love You Flowers’ For The Very First Time—Because Marriage Is A Work In Progress
“I didn’t receive the ‘I messed up again’ flowers. I didn’t get ‘I am sorry for what I said earlier’ flowers. Today, no mistake was made. No issue happened that needed to be smoothed over. Because everyone’s love story doesn’t begin with ‘I love you’ flowers.”
I Captured The Precious Final Moments Of My Grandparent’s 60-Year Love Story
“They met at a cycling club in their 20’s and I think it’s safe to say that they ran the most important race together. They cycled like hell and pushed through all of the uphill climbs that life threw at them.”
Live For These Moments Mama, Because They Go By So Fast
“And I don’t mean the days of early rising and late-night feedings. The thousands of diaper changes, the mountainous loads of laundry, or the temper tantrums.”
‘I was sobbing with gratitude.’: 80-year-old goes out of way to rescue mom of 2 stuck in blizzard
“I have never hugged my kids tighter.”
Reach Out To The Mom Who You’re Wondering Whether Or Not Is Okay
“She may just need your text, your call, or your hug.”
‘Did I teach her enough about life? Did I show her enough love?’: Mom shares candid emotions after daughter’s college acceptance
“I knew this day was approaching and by the press of one single word… accept… my girl is off to college.”
‘A population forgotten.’: Community rallies to surprise widows with Valentine’s Day flowers
“We had plans to travel, take dance lessons, retire… he was my rock. It was hard being that young and losing him, so to receive flowers on Valentine’s Day was so special.”
No Matter How Old, You Will Always Be Little Ones In My Eyes
“Because this mama will never allow that day to come to an end.”
‘I’ve tried purging, organizing, shelves, bins and baskets. And yet, tiny pants, pieces of Lego, socks, and random forks are scattered all about.’: Mom’s sweet reason for appreciating messy home
“Truth is, I can’t stand the f***ing mess. But one day, it’s going to be clean. So for now, I’ll continue putting socks and pants and forks back in their place in exchange for hugs and goodnight kisses and tending to sweet little voices at their every beck and call. Because in my house at least, you can’t have one without the other.”