THAT NEXT CHAPTER
Stories, conversations, resources, and trusted guidance for the people making the last move, the people who love them, and the professionals who help.
NOBODY PREPARES US FOR THE LAST MOVE.
how can we help?
Thoughtful guidance, practical resources, and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with confidence.
Support, tools, and conversations for families making one of life's biggest decisions together.
Practical tools and collaborative resources for the professionals families rely on most.
A LIFE WELL-LIVED
deserves A THOUGHTFUL
NEXT CHAPTER
You've spent decades building a life, not just a home.
When it's time to make a move, the decisions become about more than square footage.
That Next Chapter is a trusted resource for individuals, families, and professionals navigating one of life's most meaningful transitions with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
What will I keep?
What will I let go?
Where will I feel at home?
What do I want this next chapter to look like?
A note from the founder
patty schmitz-thursam
For decades, I've helped individuals and families navigate some of life's most significant transitions. While every move is different, I've learned that the most important decisions are rarely about the house itself.
They're about identity, relationships, memories, purpose, and what comes next.
That Next Chapter was born from the belief that these conversations deserve more attention, more compassion, and more guidance than they're often given.
Because every chapter deserves to be lived with intention.
“The most important transitions deserve more than a transaction.”
Because the next chapter deserves as much intention as the ones that came before it.
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Featured Conversations
The family thought they were making a housing decision. What they discovered was a conversation about identity, independence, and grief.
Featured Conversations
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Thoughtful essays, interviews, and reflections from the Curated Living Journal.
Tools, worksheets, and practical guidance for families navigating change.
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