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.
‘You are bold, you are brilliant, you are beautiful!’: 2-year-old captures hearts with adorable positive affirmations
“I need to do it for both of us.”
‘He was beyond putrid.’: Neglected dog with multiple infections transforms after adopted by forever family
“They nursed him from the brink of life when just his smell could have repulsed a person.”
‘Brothers by chance, friends by choice.’: Mom in awe after sons adorably become instant BFFs
“We were worried when we brought home baby brother that he would be jealous. Turns out, we brought him his new best friend for life.”
‘It was meant to be.’: Deaf man gives neglected deaf puppy ‘forever home’
“The plea read, ‘All of his siblings have been adopted. Even though he may be deaf, he is still an AMAZING little pup with so much love to give.'”
What Hit Netflix Show ‘Maid’ Got Wrong About Child Welfare
“As a seasoned foster mama, here’s the problem with ‘Maid’ that I haven’t been able to shake since watching the show.”
How One Photo Reminded Me Gender Stereotypes Are Not Truth
“This photo of my husband holding his niece was taken 13 years ago. The joy in his eyes holding his sweet little niece melted my entire heart. And I knew he was telling me the truth.”
‘This is a nice place you got here, old man.’: Dad has cutest reaction to daughter’s surprise visit after almost 3 years apart
“Oh my god! Oh my god!”
‘I couldn’t believe she was here in my arms.’: 39 years after forced apart due to race, high school sweethearts get 2nd chance at love
“We have 39 lost years, but we are looking forward to a really great future.”
‘It stings to watch other kids play so effortlessly. I play the ‘what if’ game every. single. day. 6 years later, I am still holding my breath.’: Mom shares candid reality of special needs parenting
“My life will never be what I expected. It is the opposite of typical, nothing like I could have dreamed. But I get to love my child in a way most would never understand. My purpose is far beyond understanding.”
‘I was pregnant for the 3rd time in 8 months. ‘Screw it. Let’s try one more time.’: Mom births two rainbow babies, ‘I’ll never forget my first 3 who made me who I am today’
“We had a ridiculous amount of scans, tests, pokes, and prods. Consensus? Bad luck. We were the anomaly, pregnant for the fourth time in a row.”