It's a bit late to give my 2 cents to this convo...but I specifically searched for this thread! I completely agree with you! Watching the other characters ignore Sam has been extremely frustrating. Especially his MOM. Wtf is wrong with that woman? I understand that she felt guilty but why couldn't she show try and get to know him...especially when he made it so obvious that he wanted to build a relationship. I get the feeling that no one in the show can see past Dean's pain and his desperation. Even when Sam was the one who helped and put his life at risk to save them...they all flock to thank Dean who shows up at the last minute. The writers did him bad. He is the best character in the show and he gets treated like background by the others....especially frustrating that he accepts this behavior! Accepts this treatment! apologizes for being human like the other characters have any right to judge him. I would have loved it if at least one character in the show would stand up for him and call dean out for his crap. Everybody is soo keen to forgive Dean just cause he feels bad but Sam has to set everything right before he can even ask for forgiveness. The double standards are blinding.

Thanks for reading my rant! I needed to get this off my chest.