Agree with all of these comments. Sent oldest off to far away college last year and will send last off next year. So while we are not empty nesters, I feel your pain. He came home this summer and although it was at times annoying (messier, etc) he leaves in 2 weeks and I am feeling very similar feelings of loss as I did last year. It was hard. So my advice to you is that take some time to be sad…it is a loss. But do it in private - not in front of him. You know he is aware of the fact he is leaving you alone. A good shower cry is cathartic. But then, take time to take care of yourself and do all of the great things people mentioned above. It does get easier. But then you will go through it again next summer. And congrats on having a kid going off to college…you did it. You should be proud!