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 delivered my baby scared and alone.’: Mom raises awareness about hospital malpractice after traumatic birth
“It’s been a month since my son Wesley was born. It also marks one month since one of the worst days of my life.”
Stranger Pays For Struggling Mom Who Can’t Afford Back To School Supplies
“As we walked out of the store with our shopping carts, tears started to stream down the mom’s face. She blurted out, ‘Thank you so much.’ I only have $1.65 left, but it was the best $281.50 I ever spent.”
Why A Black Little Mermaid Is Important And Long Overdue
“When you’ve always been represented, you’ve always been able to see yourself in your dreams. It’s time for others to be able to see themselves, too.”
Dear Teen Daughter: I Hope You Never Hesitate To Call On Me
“I hope she knows she can come to me with anything, any time. I hope she knows I will cheer for her in any place in life.”
Stop Forcing Kids To Finish Their Food—Here’s Why
“There’s a massive issue with food wastage in our society, but our children not eating all of the grapes isn’t going to contribute to that.”
What Is Open Adoption And Is It Right For You?
Open adoption can help support the overall wellbeing of an adopted child.
Kind Neighbor Does Military Family’s Yardwork So They Can Cherish Every Moment Before Husband’s Deployment
“My face swelled with tears.”
Dear Parents Dropping Off College Kids: It’s OK To Feel Profound Joy And Sadness All At Once
“The price of love is sometimes hard. Constant grocery shopping, carpools, sleepless nights. But the letting go of doing all of that? Even harder.”
There Is Nothing Quite Like The Comfort Of A Nurse
“Throughout my life, whether a moment of joy or pain, it seems there is always a nurse somewhere in the background. A nurse is a special kind of hero.”
‘Why was she running alone? Why so early?’: Mom calls out victim blaming in wake of Eliza Fletcher murder in Memphis
“Let’s change the narrative. This is how best we can remember Eliza and honor her memory.”