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.
My First Mammogram Absolutely Saved My Life, Yours Could Too
“This is very hard to admit, but I put off my first mammogram for 4 years from the first time my doctor brought it up. I ignored the repeated requests over and over. I’d brush it off and do the, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah… I know, I know.’ Did I ever go? Nope.”
As A Single Special Needs Mom Of 3 Who Just Bought Her Forever Home, I’m Living Proof There Is Always Hope
“There are seasons of life that will break you. Where you will be on the floor in the dark, sobbing and begging for the strength to just make it through the night. For the strength to see the next day. March on. Because every now and again, there will be moments like Friday, November 12th.”
‘God sent me an angel!’: 96-year-old demands to speak to sheriff for sweetest reason
“Dollie refused to let this random act of kindness go unnoticed.”
It’s Here—That Painful Time Of Year Has Arrived
“They plaster on fake smiles during work Zoom calls. They stand quietly in line for their latte, willing back tears. The thought of not seeing their loved one at the holiday table makes them want to scream, punch the wall, or hide under the covers for days.”
15 Hilarious Moments With Unforgettably Cute Kids
Just when we thought kids couldn’t get any cuter, they did!
‘I have a quirky confession to make. Today I decided not to head home from work, but to my other home instead.’: Woman shares reminder to ‘make time for places that feel like home’
“When I pulled out, I felt lighter and more centered. I felt more like myself than I have in weeks.”
This 58-Year-Old Mom Is Taking TikTok By Storm With Her Hair Styling Videos
According to Julie, you don’t need fancy tools or products to get great hair.
9 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner On The Back Burner
“Sure, putting things on the proverbial back burner can work for a little bit. But if you leave it there, eventually, it dries out.”
‘Can you hear in your dreams?’: Adorable daddy daughter duo are normalizing deaf, hearing loss conversations on TikTok
Kylee answers queries with grace — and a whole lot of spunk!
‘I see your kid, the one who works his butt off for that C. He knows how to study…because he has to. He doesn’t ‘skate by’ anything. Nothing comes easy, but he keeps trying.’: Teacher urges ‘grades aren’t everything momma’
“You celebrate that C momma. You take that kid out for ice cream. Because when a grade is earned through hard work and perseverance, there is a lot more in it than just content.”