Pinoy Love Language
Pinoy Love Language
Roanne de Guia-Samuels, LMFT
EP #52: The Pity (Awa) Trap & Transforming in Into Empathy
16 minutes Posted Oct 14, 2025 at 2:12 pm.
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The problem with pity as it relates to your Filipino relationships.


In this episode, we will explore-

  • What is Awa(Pity)
  • How does culture shape Awa in you and your family?
  • What's the difference between Awa and Empathy
  • Harm that Can Result from Awa
  • Reshaping Awa to Empathy
  • ...atbp


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Salamat po sa pakikinig,

Roanne