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.
Dear Moms, Enjoy The Imperfections This Holiday Season
“They’ll remember if you were happy to spend time with them. They’ll remember how you went with the flow. They’ll remember the warmth of your snuggles.”
‘There should not be a price for life.’: Mom determined to raise 2 million to save dying daughter with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy
“60-90% of children with this disease die before 2 years old. ‘Am I really going to lose my daughter?’ I remembered the moment I first saw her, how I said I would do anything for her. So I will. Even if it means raising 2 million dollars.”
Even On Your Worst Days, You Are A Great Mom For Just Showing Up And Trying
“You can’t take that extra hour in the warm, cozy bed to sleep it off. You can’t take the ‘me time’ you so desperately need to shower and clear your head. You can’t take a mental health day from mothering and leave all your responsibilities behind.”
‘No charge today, mate.’: Taxi driver turns down passenger’s cash for sweetest reason
Instead, he encourages them to use the money to buy their little one a toy.
‘The stray that wandered into my yard.’: Dog saves mom and kids from house fire, finds missing owners in the process
“If it wasn’t for him, who knows what could’ve happened.”
‘I have to say no during the holidays, to the office party, to the Secret Santa dinner ALL my mom friends are attending.’: Mom reminds us you don’t have to be ‘constantly on’ during holidays
“I used to think to be a kind human I had to always say yes, especially during the holidays.”
Dear Teachers, Thank You For Thinking Of Me At Christmas
“I hope you realize, dear Teachers, the presents you take the time to make with your students in the classroom are absolutely PRICELESS to me.”
‘Welcome, I hope you come joyfully.’: Pilot who fled Afghanistan at 9 is now helping other refugees to safety
“I gave them hope that the future will be bright.”
‘What? Oh my goodness!’: Grieving 14-year-old surprised with thousands in gift cards by Secret Santa
When Emily’s mom passed away suddenly after a battle with pancreatic cancer, at 14, she had to step up to help care for her five younger siblings.
‘I’ll never leave you again for the rest of my life.’: Couple married 66 years reunite after 100 days apart due to Covid protocol
“When they were brought together you could see straight away just how much they were so in love with each other, even after 66 years together.”