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.
‘This photo made it all worth it.’: Teens build bus stop shelter for 5-year-old in wheelchair
Waiting for the school bus every morning used to be a hassle for 5-year-old Ryder Kilam, but now it’s a highlight of his day.
‘I still can’t believe it.’: Train slices Amazon truck in half, just missing driver
“I didn’t know what to feel, to be honest with you.”
‘Today my daughter’s teacher expressed concern over her progress report. My compliant, perfect little girl got a 72 in math.’: Mom shows grace for teacher, ‘Their eyes see things ours don’t’
“My compliant, precious, perfect little girl. The one who listens to every single word I say at home. My rule follower. Yes, ma’am and no sir. You better believe I emailed that teacher.”
‘Every day I send my daughter to school with a heart drawn on her hand.’: Mom shares heart-wrenching way she prepares for school shootings
“She’s not old enough for a phone yet. So this is the only way I can say goodbye. It’s been over a week since the most recent school shooting, so the news cycle has moved on. But I’m a mom in America, so I cannot.”
Husband In Tears After Wife Secretly Publishes Book He Wrote As A Child
“It is for sale. And you own the copyright.”
‘People think I’m done now. I think I’m just beginning.’: 82-year-old steals hearts by getting her 1st tattoo
It’s never too late to do what you want in life.
‘There are incredible people in this world a phone call away.’: Wrong number sparks 20-year friendship for two strangers
“I just grabbed it and said, ‘Wait wait wait, before you go, who are you, where are you from, what are you trying to do? And we started talking.'”
4 Coping Strategies For Infertility During The Holidays
“For most of us, the holidays are a magical time of connecting with family and consuming our body weight in delicious treats. But for those of us struggling with infertility, it is full of triggers.”
‘I’m not sure I will get to meet Santa.’: Boy fighting leukemia gifted magical day to ‘be a kid again’ at North Pole
“He walked in the door, turned the corner, and his face lit up… it was magical. He forgot everything that happened in the hospital.”
‘I couldn’t be more proud. I can’t even sign at this point, I’m out of words.’: Deaf football team makes history with consecutive wins
“Deaf people can play sports. Deaf people are great athletes.”