One thing I've learned is people feel how they feel and there isn't a darn thing you can do to change that as you can't control it. The biggest thing your son can do is continue to show he is sorry by remaining in recovery for himself and no one else. Maybe someday other folks will jump on board and recognize the changes or maybe they won't but he will be better for himself and for everyone around him. What he can't do is push it. Just accept it for what it is and understand that it takes time for people to trust again, if they ever can again. True forgiveness is a beautiful thing but it is really hard and varies from person to person. Some people can draw a line in the sand and out their ego aside and move forward right away. For others it takes a lot longer. What I doknow is this...if your son stays in recovery, his life will continue to get better and better.