Posts by: Sophia San Filippo

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.

Next Time You Walk Into A Room And Panic About Someone There Not Liking You, Remember This Secret: It Doesn’t Matter

“People who don’t get you. People who roll their eyes when you start speaking. People who ignore you when you walk into a room. People who won’t make room for you at their table. It doesn’t matter. Not even a little. You aren’t here in this life to make everyone happy.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 08, 2021

‘My 3-year-old’s teacher said, ‘Next week we’re working on F-A-T-H-E-R-S (yes, she spelled it out) day projects. What do you want me to do with her?’: Single mom pens open letter to co-parents

“Abandoned in utero, the concept of a father is very sadly not part of her world. The choice for life to be this way was not mine nor hers. But she is loved beyond words.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 08, 2021

‘We are the ones up all night with worry while our partners deep sleep beside us. Worst-case scenarios replay from the moment we hear, ‘Get ready, here he comes!’: Mom urges ‘let’s stick up for anxious parents’

“We worry before each doctor’s appointment. We worry when he’s up too high where we can’t see him at the park. We worry we aren’t signing her up for enough activities to help find her passions. And the worry will never stop. It will only increase as they grow older.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 08, 2021

Boy Bullied For Cerebral Palsy Becomes Certified Personal Trainer With Mission To ‘Help Others Surpass Roadblocks’

“Every day I knew I was the ‘kid with the disability.’ I had to learn the hard way it takes one step at a time.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 07, 2021

‘I was young, married, and having fun, then kids changed everything.’: Single dad of 3 details navigating life with kids post-divorce

“Life changed, my priorities changed, and we grew apart. Our family may look different, but the most important thing is that we are together and home is anywhere we are at.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 07, 2021

mom who is experiencing mom burn out and her sons laying in bed

Today My Child Banged On The Door And Yelled ‘Mama’ 67 Times During My Shower

“Being needed all the time is simply draining, and a mother never stops being needed.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 07, 2021

Exhausted mom sleeps with her daughter after a long day

‘I woke and found this picture on my phone my husband snuck. Normally, I’d get annoyed. But not this time. This was different.’: Mom of 3 urges ‘these are the moments you’ll want to remember’

“Right now, I’m in the trenches. This phase of motherhood, although it can be exhausting and overwhelming, I don’t ever want to forget it.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 04, 2021

‘I see you buying kinder eggs, teethers, matching outfits, and snacks for your babies without question. Skimming the men’s section anytime you go to TJ Maxx.’: Mom urges ‘your cup is worth filling with more than just coffee’

“But guess what mama? Buy the damn rings, purse, massage, shirt, girls trip. Your cup is worth filling with more than just coffee.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 04, 2021

‘The birth mom said, ‘You can put any name on the birth certificate.’ I planned Alexander, but opened my mouth to say Andrew. ‘Why did I say that?’: Adoptive mom embraces beautifully unplanned journey

“When I saw what the computer, I was not only smiling but washed with peace. Andrew is the patron of women who wish to be mothers! My life clearly did not turn out as I planned – not even close. It turned out better.”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 04, 2021

‘Only 2 weeks after Rosie’s due date, we discovered we were pregnant. I had to embrace my beautiful son, while holding Rosie in my heart forever.’: After loss of daughter, mom braves difficult rainbow baby pregnancy

“I felt Rosie’s presence in the room so strongly. I couldn’t see her. But I could feel her. As if my midwife knew what was going through my head, she reassured me, ‘This birth is different. This is your son’s birth. It doesn’t have to be sad and awful, it can be beautiful.'”

Sophia San Filippo - Jun 04, 2021