child all grown up & off to college  

hi,it's very common in anybody's life...our parents crossed that situation when we were going to college....now our term andthe same scenerepeat to our children also,whentheir children go to college...

We call it 'empty nest' syndrome here in the UK it affects every parent though how its dealt with is different for different people. So don't worry how you feel right now is normal. It is also true to say that though kids leave home physically their hearts always stay home (even when they've set up their own). You'll find Sonia that your daughter will become a good and close friend even though she no longer lives with you - you'll see.