Sophia San Filippo

Managing Editor & SEO Lead

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.

‘He took his last breaths with our son on his chest, and my hand in his hand.’: Woman induces baby via c-section 3 weeks early so terminally ill husband can meet newborn son

“ICU doctors entered my room. ‘Your husband is declining fast. He has a matter of a few hours.’ It was either a c-section right at that moment, or Jb would not have the opportunity to meet our son. Without a question in my mind, I said, ‘Let’s go.’ Some told me they’ll never forget this act of selflessness. Some called my actions brave and heroic. I just call it love.”

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‘What are your hands doing?’ you asked, instead of inquiring about what she wants for Christmas.’: Autism mama urges  ‘tis the season to spread awareness’ after Santa makes fun of stimming

“To the Santa who made fun of my daughter’s flapping: my kids have waited all year to sit on your coveted lap. My little girl is seven. This might be the last year she believes in your magic. Next time you see a child like mine—consider it beautiful, not bizarre.”

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Another Christmas Goes By Without Her

“We will long for her laughter and her warm embrace that is not felt in our physical state, but take comfort, as we raise our voices and flickering candles quietly singing, ‘Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright.'”

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