Just about now I really , really need a hug

, my youngest son, informed me this afternoon that he wanted to go study out of Florida, he wants to experience living on his own, he is my baby and is turning 18 on Sunday.
I know that it's normal, that this would be the time to do it, that he will be fine, that it'll help him be more responsible, but I still hate the idea, and want to ask him to stay, ...that would not be fair...
All the moms and dads out there, I need some comfort words...please