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.
‘I’m loved. I’m worthy.’: 2-year-old using positive affirmations to calm down will melt your heart
“I’m okay. I’m strong. I’m beautiful.”
Please Stop Calling Brian Laundrie Gabby Petito’s ‘Boyfriend’—Call Him What He Is
“Her suspected murderer. The person of interest in her case. Abuser. The last person to see her alive. A fiancé or boyfriend is compassionate, loving, empathetic, and protective. He lost that title.”
Golden Retriever Is So Gentle With Baby Bunnies That They Adopt Him As Their Mama
“The bunnies formed a close bond with Bailey.”
‘The Amazon delivery man wiped away tears. ‘My two boys played football too… Well, I had two. I lost one in the military. He died.’: Mom gets touching reminder to cherish every moment
“‘You never know how much you’ll miss them until those cleats get hung up for the last time.’ Suddenly, the brand markings on his uniform and on the package of dog allergy meds he held in his hand slipped from my view. All I could see and hear was a parent who loved his children deeply. And it broke me.”
‘My HR director said, ‘We don’t have a need for infertility coverage right now.’ I would have to fight ferociously and sacrifice everything.’: Woman candidly details grueling infertility journey
“Medications, injections, acupuncture, growth hormones, hot Chinese herbs, burning moxibustion sticks. No cold, raw, or processed foods and drinks. No products with parabens, fragrances, and BPA. I was mad at the world. Every second, another woman was discovering an ‘oopsie pregnancy,’ while I had done nothing short of Olympic-level aerial gymnastics to get pregnant—and it still didn’t matter.”
Why ‘Stranger Danger’ Education Doesn’t Cut It
“As children we are taught to respect our elders and be polite, but statistics report 90% of those who were sexually abused as a child knew their perpetrator.”
A Letter To The People Who Doubt Themselves: Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Keep You From Your Dreams
“You can be flawed and still be good at what you do. You can never finish your college degree and still achieve so much. You can still love yourself and not look like the image of perfection that only exists in your mind.”
‘It doesn’t feel real.’: World’s most premature baby overcomes 0% chance of survival to celebrate 1st birthday
“I remember picking him up out of his crib and just holding him with tears in my eyes.”
15 Photos That Purrfectly Capture The Hilarious Nature Of Cats
“Since the early days of the internet, cats have reigned supreme — and it’s no mystery why!”
‘I want you to raise him and be his parents for the rest of his life.’ She gave us the biggest blessing of our lives.’: Couple adopt 3 miracle children after unexplained infertility diagnosis
“My husband took my hands and said, ‘Rachel, I think we need to wait. I feel like a child is going to be put into our lives when we aren’t expecting it.’ Two days later, the sweetest baby boy was wheeled into the room. As soon as I saw him, my heart knew….I would do anything for him.”