Joanna Gaines, the former HGTV star, recently expressed her emotional struggle as she said goodbye to her oldest son, Drake, who is heading off for his second year at college. Through an Instagram post, she shared a heartfelt photo of them hugging and commented, "Saying goodbye doesn’t get easier," resonating with many parents who have faced similar experiences. Fans flooded the comments with their own stories of heartbreak when sending their children off to school, highlighting the universal challenge of letting go. Joanna also provided a glimpse into Drake's college apartment, revealing her efforts to make it feel like home, including sneaking in her cookbook for 'color.' While Drake is studying business entrepreneurship and playing baseball at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Joanna's reflections on motherhood and family remain a poignant part of her narrative. She and her husband, Chip Gaines, share four other children, and their family life continues to be a central theme in their public persona.