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.
After 40-Day Battle In Hospital, Girl With Cancer Returns Home To Family
The look on his face when he spots her coming toward him is both heartbreaking and joyful.
‘Exhausted’ Boy Shoveling Snow Becomes Instant Meme After TV Crew Shows Up
“I have officially died. I’m dead.”
‘Mamaw, why do you act funny after that white pill? Do you have to take it?’ His little face was full of hurt.’: Woman sober after 20-year opioid addiction in wake of car crash
“I knew I had to change or I wasn’t going to see him grow up. It took 20 years, and the small words a child, to find the courage to get help. Today, I am 56 years old and proud to say I am OPIOID FREE.”
‘I don’t know if he will live long enough.’: Travel agents rally to give senior veterans chance to fly an aircraft one last time
“After countless pandemic-induced cancellations, I just couldn’t take one more last hurrah going down the drain.”
‘We are what we leave behind.’: Daughter helps dying father complete bucket list thanks to kindness of strangers
After 72 years full of adventures, Patrick passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022.
‘I still see the 5-year-old version of him, lunchbox in hand, bouncing off the school bus and into my arms.’: Mom shares touching moment of realization teen is all grown up
“Soon he will have his license, soon he will be talking about his plans after graduation, soon he will be off to college. Soon I won’t be needed in this parking lot…and I am really going to miss this place.”
My Dear Special Needs Child, I Won’t Give Up On You—It’s Us Against The World
“Even when the schools do not have a place for you to thrive. Even when governments with power to change things do not believe you deserve help. Even when people glare at you in disgust for not being able to do things you cannot understand. Even when the world around you would rather you be hidden.”
Kids Will Change Your Marriage, But You Can Keep The Romance Alive
“I do love our daughter’s tiny little hand in ours, but I’ll always still need his hand to make it through the take-offs and landings in life.”
‘A full 365 days later, my grief still mattered.’: Mourning woman thanks loved ones for not letting her ‘sadness be forgotten’
“Recently marked the first anniversary of my sister’s passing. I dreaded the day and prayed for the strength to get through it. That prayer was answered, in the form of florals.”
‘I am the gray friend. I forget to text back. I don’t always show up. Sometimes, it’s all I can do to keep the lid on my emotions from bubbling over.’: Woman shares reminder to give our friends grace
“Most of life happens within the gray – the space between black and white. It might mean I am too busy right now. It might mean I am struggling. It might mean I need to take a break from peopling. So, I’ll keep on not keeping score, and I’ll keep hoping you do the same for me.”