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.
10 Reasons Why You Need To Watch MAID On Netflix Right Now
“It’s hard to watch in the best way possible.”
‘Almost every night I got a motion alert from my security camera.’: Neighbor builds racetracks for little boy who plays in driveway
“Something needed to be done.”
‘I thought it was a prank call.’: Radio operator miraculously saves old friend suffering stroke 500 miles away
“The voice on the other end sounded familiar, but it was difficult to understand.”
‘A baby boy thought to have Down syndrome has been dumped in the bushes. Do you want him?’: Social worker becomes foster mom to abandoned babies with end-of-life needs
“Life is strange. I didn’t simply wake up one morning thinking caring for dying babies would be a good idea. But know what? We wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Brave Stranger Rescues Man In Wheelchair Who Slipped Onto Subway Tracks
“The train passed by around 10 seconds later.”
‘The diagnosis was so out of left field we were not only fighting for our child’s life, but our relationship.’: Special needs parent opens up about high divorce rate, ‘This should be addressed more often’
“They say having kids will test the relationship in ways you could never imagine, but when your child is thrown a diagnosis from hell, your relationship can fall apart just as quickly as that diagnosis was given.”
Mom Catches Dad And Tiny Toddler In Adorable Salsa Dance-Off
“All kids love to dance, but some seem to have been born with a natural talent that puts us all to shame.”
‘I wanted to leave with her as my fiancée.’: Man recovers engagement ring from house fire ashes to propose to girlfriend
“This was our house, but we’ll have another one. We’re going to get through this as partners.”
If I Knew Then, I Would Have Slowed Down A Bit More
“I would have hugged you more, even when you pushed me away. I would have kept you firmly planted on my hip, never knowing what day would be the last before you’d want to walk side by side. I would have snuggled a few more minutes before bedtime, because I know now those extra minutes only meant one thing… more time with you.”
I Owe It To My Kids To Be Human
“Not a superhuman, not a superhero, not a supermom… but just a woman attempting her best each day. My children will gain so much more.”