<p>OP, There are days that have left indelible imprints in me, including when my children were born, but the one that was the most painful was the day last September that we left DD curbside on Mass Ave. I cannot describe the pain and feeling of loss that I felt that day. And, to be honest, I had thought, naively, that it was going to be a joyous day - DD had a successful HS career, had navigated through the college admissions maze, and was embarking on a new and exciting chapter of her life. Little did I know…
As bessie mentioned, it does get better with time. Prepare yourself, however, for a challenging time. NSM’s advice is very helpful - find a new activity that you can focus on. For me, I have taken up jogging three or four miles a day, and this has really helped me.</p>