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.
Raynaud’s Disease: How The Disorder Affecting 20% Of Adults Transformed My Life
“It will test your limits, but it can’t break you if you don’t let it.”
I Got Breast Cancer Young, With No Family History—Here’s My Story
“Please check your breasts and chests regularly. You’re not too young. Cancer doesn’t care who or how old you are.”
The Time To Stop Blaming Domestic Violence Victims Is Long Overdue
“She stayed with him too long. She must have known the kind of person she was marrying. She must have said something to make him snap. She probably had a boyfriend he found out about. These are just a few comments I’ve heard from people today as they talk about the latest woman murdered by her husband.”
How To Get Rid Of Stress Next Holiday Season
“I want a season of presence rather than perfection.”
8 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me Before He Died
“Thank you, Dad, for sharing with me wisdom that will forever be tattooed on my heart.”
How Being A Mother Became My Greatest Accomplishment, And Greatest Sacrifice
“I always knew there would be multiple versions of my children. What I didn’t consider is the many versions of myself parenthood would require me to be.”
How To Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season
“They need us and we need them to keep our communities alive.”
How A Few Kind Words Made Me Feel Seen In My Darkest Hours
“Tell people the impact they have on your life. Let them know what they mean to you. Because maybe the day you tell them is the day they most need to hear them.”
Give Yourself The Gift Of Being Present This Holiday Season
“Take a minute to linger and look at the lights as we drive home. Have dessert together after dinner. Read just one more Christmas story. Stop always thinking about the next thing.”
Dear Newly Adopted Son, Our Family Picture Isn’t Complete Without You In It
“If you could see inside my heart, you’d see there’s no measuring cup in all the world big enough to hold my love for you.”