Half-Empty Nest

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Thursday, we packed up the car, drove up to Maine, took one last family mini-vacation at our favorite beach spot, then dropped my son off at college on Saturday.

Yes, I did it! I left Nick in his dorm room, got one last hug, shed a few tears, and walked away. I had feared that I might end up unable to leave, camping in his hallway, and being escorted off campus by police. But no. I walked away. Of my own volition, not even having to be dragged off by my husband and daughter. It wasn't as hard