CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Editor's note: This year, UVA Today has asked several seasoned Wahoo parents to write columns offering tips and advice to new parents. In this column, parent correspondent Jackie Brence shares what helped her navigate the first emotional month of separation.
In August 2018, I was riding a wave of excitement and anticipation as we prepared to send our oldest daughter, Madeline, to the University of Virginia. My enthusiasm carried me all the way through move-in day, right up until it was time to say goodbye, and then my heart dropped.
I wasn't ready for that part. And I definitely wasn't ready for the emotional reaction that followed. Let's just...