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A collection of honest, Somewhat Congruent reflections on boundaries, burnout, identity, and learning to trust yourself in real time.

No fixing.
No pretending.
Just noticing, recalibrating, and taking the next honest step.

Read through the insights. Take what resonates. Leave the rest.

Coming Soon:

An Even More Aggressively Human Version

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Candice Coughenour 2/25/26 Candice Coughenour 2/25/26

Everything Works Out in My Favor (Even When It Annoys Me)

I can be annoyed that I had to repaint my kitchen and be deeply grateful for the men who rebuilt it. Congruency is holding both. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It can be learning and loving….at the same time.

Candice Coughenour 1/27/26 Candice Coughenour 1/27/26

When Your Expectations Need A Reality Check

I keep relearning the same lesson in new ways. When context changes, my needs change too. This is a reminder to stop pushing through transitions and start honoring what’s actually happening.

Candice Coughenour 12/30/25 Candice Coughenour 12/30/25

The Side Quest I Didn’t See Coming

I thought I knew what the next chapter would look like. I stepped down from a leadership role, expecting more time to create, coach, and build something familiar. Instead, one small decision led to many others — and suddenly, I found myself starting my own therapy practice. This wasn’t the plan. But it turns out, it’s exactly where I was meant to land.