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.
I Almost Put My Son With Autism Up For Adoption, And I’m So Glad I Didn’t
“Would he have a chance at a better life than the one I can give him?”
Foster Babies Never Stop Grieving Their Bio Moms
“I never realized that a mother is not interchangeable; you cannot just change a known mother with an unknown one.”
Dear Daughter, Kindness Doesn’t Always Come First
“You’ll find yourself in situations where it’s better to tuck away an open hand and lay down an iron fist. I hope you learn to trust your gut. Because as long as you choose your words wisely and with good intentions, you will never fall short.”
Why I’m Done Explaining My Decisions
“I’m through with unnecessary excuses and apologies and rationalizations for the choices I believe are best for ME.”
Don’t Tell Her How To Grieve—You May Not Be The One She’s Missing, But You’re The One She Has Left
“Your quiet presence may be all she needs to make it through.”
I Lost A Life-Saving 130 Pounds, And Fad Diets Had Nothing To Do With It
“263 lbs, I loaded the stroller and walked 3 miles a day. Rain, wind, or shine.”
‘She buries her head sobbing, pleading, ‘Don’t let me go.’: Mom explains true meaning of fostering children
“She is leaving everything she grew to love. Everything she wanted her life to be. Everything we built. Carefully, I go into her bedroom. Everything is gone now; the toys, the clothes, the jewelry box with the little ballerina. I sit on the bed and recall the conversations, the questions, the hugs given. And slowly, through hot salty tears, I realize I am smiling.”
‘My children are back home safe.’: 4 children rescued from kidnapper after caught running red light
“‘Do you know this woman?’ The 11-year-old shook his head, no.”
‘Can I give you these shoes?’: Rabbi shares powerful act of kindness for barefoot subway passenger
“If one sees another person in a difficult situation, it is our job to help them out.”
‘Not all heroes wear capes.’: Uber driver goes above and beyond to help distraught teen passenger during 1-95 Virginia disaster
“I’m happy it was me that was her driver. Any other driver, I’m not sure what would have happened.”