Welcome, friend.
If you’ve found your way here, it’s not by accident. The Next Chapter was created from some of the most painful pages of my life—loss, depression, a suicide attempt, and the deep ache of watching loved ones slip away to a battle we can’t always see.
But this blog? This is the beginning of something new.
I’m Tress, the founder of 7 Semicolon Couture, a fashion boutique born out of grief and turned into a mission. I created this space not just to share clothes, but to share connection—through stories, healing, and purpose.
Here on the blog, I’ll be sharing my personal journey, mental health reflections, community events, and the story behind every semicolon stitched into my brand. This is where I keep the memory of my baby brother alive. This is where I remind myself—and others—that no matter how dark it gets, there is still more to your story.
So whether you’ve faced your own mental health battles, love someone who has, or simply want to be part of a movement that makes a difference—I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s turn the page.
Let’s write the next chapter together.
With love and resilience,
Tress 💙