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.
‘If we’re kind to each other, a lot of the issues will go away.’: Man opens boxing gym to equip at-risk youth with ‘gloves over guns’
Like many Wichita area youths, Tracey fell into a life of crime early on. He went to prison for 10 long years, knowing firsthand how difficult it is to stay on track when you’re surrounded by bad influences. That’s why, after he was released, he returned to his hometown to become a good influence for other at-risk children.
‘I am tired.’: Special needs mom urges ‘this massive weight of motherhood, it’s always with me’
“It’s the weight of the next doctor appointment. It’s the weight of new diagnoses added to our plate. It’s the weight of remembering which specialist follow-up is due in which month at which hospital. It’s the weight of am I doing enough for her, what more should I be doing, and why do I feel so alone while I am doing it all?”
‘It’s me, Mommy! It’s me!’: 2-year-old Encanto look-alike cannot contain her excitement
Watch the heartwarming moment.
Grandma’s Sweet Reaction To Surprise Reunion With BFF
“He is grandma’s joy and crown and we love him.”
‘Sometimes, I’m the mom who doesn’t make her kids clean their rooms.’: Mom urges ‘it’s okay to let your house look lived-in’
“I walked past that pigsty and just kept on walking. 99.9% of the time, you’re going to see dirty dishes in the sink, half-drank water bottles everywhere, dog hair all over the furniture, and clutter. A whole heaping of it.”
‘In the last minutes of her first senior year game, she screamed in pain as she fell to the ground, her ACL torn.’: Daughter’s inspiring journey to appreciating life despite ‘the change of the sails’
“She had big plans for this year. She was in talks with many college coaches about playing for them the following school year. And then, BAM. With one unfortunate soccer play, her life changed dramatically and instantly.”
‘Every morning at 5 a.m. he’d cry out for me. I’d spend hours just breathing him in, watching the rise and fall of his chest. And then it slipped away.’: Mom shares reminder to ‘savor’ every moment
“Then one morning, he started sleeping all the way through. He didn’t need my snuggles anymore. I didn’t know that last time would be the last time. It all just…slipped away.”
‘The heart of a hero.’: 6-year-old boy leaps in front of moving car to save little sister
Since the accident took place, Kayden has been getting all the heroic attention he deserves.
How I Crawled Through Grief And Turned My Pain Into Purpose
“For the first time in a really long time, I told myself how lucky I was. I actually mouthed the words. I didn’t know what I’d done to deserve it, but I had it all. And then exactly five weeks and one day later, it all came crashing down. That 3cm tumor on his pancreas would end up taking my strong, sweet man, leaving me and my children alone.”
Today, Somebody Randomly Sent Me A Photo Of My Late Husband I Had Never Seen Before
“On the day I was not sure how much more grief I could bare. It was the right thing, at exactly the right time. And I don’t think that’s a coincidence, friends.”