<p>grinzing…it’s tough being far away and it’s not for everybody. Hopefully, your son will start to find some happiness this Spring when the weather warms up. If he’s a sophomore, encourage him to hang in there. Things will get better.</p>
<p>Don’t beat yourself up for letting him go to school on the other side of the country either. You can’t say for certain that being close would have changed his experience thus far. Sometimes, close proximity can actually be a crutch and slow down the maturity process.</p>
<p>Anyway, I hope everything turns out ok.</p>