My Princess

My daughter is a freshman in college . We live in Hawaii, so going away for college is a big thing. It means living on your own, living in a completely different atmosphere and culture, and all the normal responsibilities and changes of moving away from home. She just spent the Thanksgiving weekend with her high school friends.
I just got off the phone with her. She was at the airport crying. She said she didn't want to go back to school. She said that she doesn't fit in. She said that she's tried, she really has, but it's just not working. I acknowledged her feelings, and told her to hang in there, that she would be home in a month. She went on and on. I told her she needs to get out and get involved. She said she's tried but that she just hasn't bonded with anyone. She wants a good friend, not acquaintances. She finally settled down and got on the plane.
I know she just needs to vent. I know it's normal to go through these moments. I know it's my job to stay strong and just support her. But it's sooo difficult. I want to fly over there and make things better for her, the way I used to when she was young. It's so hard to let go and watch your children in pain. But I know these are just growing pains and she will get over it. It's just so difficult when it's happening.