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.
‘Hug the ones you love. Relish today.’: 15-year-old hockey player dies after neck lands on teammate’s ice skate blade
“Routine play turned tragic accident.”
At 17, He Was Months Shy Of Aging Out Of The Foster Care System—Now, He Has A Second Chance At Life
“When he arrived, he did everything in his power to try and sway my decision on taking him in. He was angry, because for the 7th time, he would be meeting a new family. He told me many stories to try and scare me away, but no matter what he would say to me, I sat and listened.”
Adorable Experiment Shows Even Blindfolded Kids Always Know Their Mom
The moms in waiting couldn’t help but tear up.
‘The mole on the back of your neck is possibly cancerous. Please go see a doctor!’: Hockey fan who saved stranger’s life mid-game receives 10k for medical school expenses
“She’s a hero.”
6-Year-Old Rallies Hockey Team With Cutest Pre-Game Speech
He may only be 6 years old, but Callan Perks is already reaching his goals.
This Pandemic May Be Confusing, But It’s Clear Today’s Youth Is Growing Into The Most Resilient Humans We’ve Ever Seen
“They are the most resilient bunch of kindhearted, humbly self-aware, others-focused, socially responsible, humor-wielding, and good-to-the-core humans this world has ever seen. And I’m here for it. I can’t wait for it. I’m grateful to live in their presence.”
‘It just happened. There was no planning. Little by little, the whole neighborhood started doing it.’: Act of kindness inspires community to connect in uniquely special way
“It made me look up, literally and figuratively, above all the things that were dragging me down. It was light pushing back the darkness.”
10 Lovable Facts About Betty White You Need To Know
Betty was a special human whose groundbreaking work paved the way for so many. Her legacy will endure long after she’s gone.
8 Weeks Postpartum, I Began Planning To End My Life—Here Is My Story
“The adrenaline subsided and the reality of life set in. I was breathless and frantic, on high alert for disturbance and danger every minute of the day and night. A cloud of depression and dread lowered. I was one of the lucky ones.”
‘I promise to love you as my own. I promise I will be the best wife for your dad.’: Tearful bride surprises stepson with sweet vows
“I know I wasn’t there the day you came into the world, I wasn’t there for your first steps or your first words, but I promise I will be there for many more of your firsts.”