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.

‘These new dates aren’t what I had.’ Phoning a friend at 3:22 a.m. after 27 glasses of wine is impractical.’: Widower and single dad urges ‘YOU are in charge of YOUR happiness’

‘DO NOT try to fill that void with another person. DO NOT assume for one second someone else in your life right now is going to replace what you had and wish to have again.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 04, 2020

‘With all the mechanics out there, how do we know which ones we can trust?’: 7 Red Flags For Bad Mechanics

“Not a car-savvy person? Mechanics may just exploit this to their advantage.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 04, 2020

Dear Students: Be Proud Of Your Post-Graduation Plan, No Matter Your Path

“Last night, I asked my student what he plans to do post-graduation. He said, ‘I’m just going to community college.’ My heart sank. He’s worked his butt off for 4 years and isn’t proud.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 04, 2020

‘We are sick and tired of this and sick and tired of each other. And yet, I’m nowhere near ready to leave my cocoon.’: Woman urges ‘hold onto hope’ during pandemic

“If you’re anxious to move on, but terrified what that looks like. If you want nothing more than to resume life, but are worried it might be too soon. If you are craving guidance and direction, but feel lost and unseen. There is only one thing we can do.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 04, 2020

‘They say teachers change students’ lives. I can honestly say ‘my kids’ saved my life. Their love is a constant in an ever-changing world.’: Teacher pens appreciation letter to students, shares 10 pieces of advice for seniors

“I had to take leave of my job and relearn to walk, cut my own food, and wash my own hair. There was no other option. Immediately, the emails and cards started pouring in from my kids. I was determined I would make it back to them.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 01, 2020

‘The wedding was canceled. He was on the couch, moping. ‘Have you planned anything special for the day?’: Couple surprised after canceled wedding, ‘We will forever remember this as the day they got hitched!’

“He said, ‘A bunch of random a-holes are honking their horns in the parking lot.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe you should go check it out.’ As he stepped out, he began to cry.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 01, 2020

‘I work full time and over time, I’m a full-time student getting a Master’s Degree. But still, I cook dinner.’: Woman says ‘it’s the little things you can do to help your spouse’

“Not every night. Hell, not even most nights. But when I can, I do. Too often we get wrapped up in our separate lives outside of our marriage.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 01, 2020

‘It’s not that bad, be grateful.’ Our pregnancies can’t be rescheduled. These are memories we will never get back.’: Expecting mom says ‘none of us asked for this, but we will all come out of this stronger’

“This is not the time to ‘suck it up.’ This is the time to own every feeling of weakness and uncertainty we have, and move forward in spite of it… together.”

Sophia San Filippo - May 01, 2020

‘A crisis can bring you to your knees, or it can heal you. I choose to let it heal me, and I hope you do, too.’: Mom says ‘I don’t ever want to take advantage how lucky I am’

“I’ve mumbled the same phrases over and over again: ‘I hope they go to bed soon,’ ‘The last time I did math we were still carrying the one,’ ‘Sure, let’s do another TikTok video.’ Sometimes too much togetherness can feel, well, like too much togetherness. But on this day – in the midst of all the imperfection – it was perfect.”

Sophia San Filippo - Apr 30, 2020

‘How much more can we handle?’ Being a military spouse was the toughest part of my life…or so I thought.’: Military spouse learns to ’embrace the suck’ after daughter diagnosed with rare cancer

“It’s funny how major life moments seem to always occur right before or during a long deployment. I was alone when we received my son’s diagnosis, and I was alone to figure out what to do next.”

Sophia San Filippo - Apr 30, 2020