Something horrible has happened between you and the person you fell in love with and got married to. You’ve decided to divorce. Your children did not have the same experience with your ex and should not be subjected to your evil feelings about him or her.
Did you suffer when you had to listen to critical words about your former spouse from your friends or from your parents? Were you just a bit bruised listen to their criticisms? Did you want to run away from those hurt-filled words?