Maybe you're living in the olden days before television or maybe you have a terrible taste in shows, whatever your excuse is for not watching NBC's This Is Us – throw it out the window because I can't even right now.

Did you guys see the last episode of This Is Us? Holy heartbreak!

Back to the subject at hand, people are taking to social media to ask “why are so many women watching a show that makes them cry so much?” Well, my pretties, I'll tell you why.

It makes them FEEL something.

THIS IS US — “I Call Marriage” Episode 114 — Pictured: (l-r) Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson, Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

When was the last time you watched a tv show that genuinely touched your heart? And don't you dare say The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones. We're talking about a show that touches the depths of your being; a show that makes you ache as hearts break; a show that sets your soul on fire; one that makes you belly laugh and yes, a show that makes the toughest woman ugly cry (Seriously, I bet Rhonda Rousey weeps every Tuesday night).

This Is Us is wildly popular for a reason. And it's not because Justin Hartley has a smoking hot bod (although he's quite the eye candy). This Is Us was picked up for a second season after the first episode because it's a show about people like us.

THIS IS US — “The Trip” Episode 109 — Pictured: (l-r) Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Chrissy Metz as Kate, Justin Hartley as Kevin — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

This Is Us doesn't have fairy tale endings that make us feel bad about our own lives. It's quite the contrary. This Is Us reminds us that a perfect life is any love-filled life that you build for yourself. It's a life packed with mistakes, dirty laundry, shameful pasts, family traditions, and unconditional loves.

Women across America are ugly crying because of the love, loss, and reality displayed in this masterpiece.

THIS IS US — “The Right Thing to Do” Episode 111 — Pictured: (l-r) Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson, Ron Cephas Jones as William Hill — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

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We're reflecting on relationships with our own estranged parents as Randall and William build a road made of forgiveness and connection.

Suppressed childhood memories are resurfacing as we watch young Kate all alone at her birthday party.

We're all of a sudden more understanding of young men and women, like Kevin, who don't have it all figured out.

We're realizing that the grass isn't always greener on the other side, even if you're a big TV Star.

We're bawling and laughing hysterically as we watch perfectly imperfect parents, Rebecca and Jack, struggle to support a family of 5.

We're hugging our loved ones a little bit tighter every night as we watch this real family deal with real situations.

This Is Us touches on obesity, infidelity, loss, equality, self-worth, and more!

ADMIT IT! You've been ugly crying every Tuesday for the past few weeks! This drama series is taking over the world! -- Why This Is Us is making women all over the country UGLY CRY! #ThisIsUs | Women and Their Pretties

This Is Us isn't just entertainment. It's not a show you watch as you're cooking dinner or playing board games. This Is Us is therapeutic for women like me, who need a little reminder that sometimes things are going to be really bad – but that's okay. With every storm comes a rainbow and as long as you have family, love, and hope – then you have everything.

So why are women all over America ugly crying over This Is Us?

Because they are us. This is us!

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Joyce Duboise says:

February 28, 2017 at 2:25 pm

Yes! I completely agree. The entire show is just GENIUS. It really touches your hear in every possible way! I hope you find the first few episodes!

Paula Schuck says:

February 28, 2017 at 9:43 am

I have literally just discovered this show this week and can’t find the first few episodes so I had to jump right in. The episode wth Randall and his father was brilliant. World class beautiful heart wrenching storytelling. My god I was fighting back tears when Randall took his father’s face in his hands. SO much that is real and gorgeous about this show. I am a big fan.

It makes them FEEL something.

Because they are us. This is us!

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