even though he's still devastated about moving out of our current neighborhood
Practice emotional validation with son. Most people don't know how to do this. Do not point out the positives. Just relate to how he FEELS devastated moving out of neighborhood. (Or whatever emotion he is showing).
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712