Everyone cries: it's a fact. There are tears of sadness and tears of joy, but tears are tears, nonetheless, and crying isn't always a pretty sight. Some of us are cursed with a cry that is so unsightly that it's often referred to as the ugly cry. If you are an ugly crier, fear not, I feel your pain.

1. You attempt to hide the ugly cry at all costs.

No one needs to see you like this. Absolutely no one.

2. Because once you start, you physically cannot stop.

You can't simply switch off the ugly cry. It's a timely process that takes a toll on you physically and emotionally.

3. God-awful facial expressions.

Your eyes disappear. Your bottom lip begins quiver and droop. Suddenly, you don't look like a person anymore - your features quickly transform into something that looks creature-like.

4. Along with the redness.

5. And the noises. Oh my god, the noises.

Maybe your ugly cry can be described as a dying animal? An ungodly wailing? Ear-shattering scream? Whatever the case may be, it's certainly not a pleasant sound.

6. You hate crying in front of people.

Plain and simple: the ugly cry is traumatizing for bystanders to witness. Your facial expressions and noises confuse and scare those around you. Plus, their judgment of your ugly cry just makes you feel even worse than you initially did.

7. But when someone, unfortunately, encounters you while you're in this state, and they ask what's wrong, your response comes out sounding like pure gibberish.

Between the loud animal-like noises and gasps of breath, talking isn't an option.

8. You want to ugly-cry in peace, but your concerned friends & family constantly check on you.

They have such good intentions, but it's the last thing you want them to do. Time alone to ball your eyes out is what you crave the most.

9. Which means you try to avoid seeing sad movies in theaters.

Wait to see that tear-jerker when it hits Netflix instead. No need to embarrass yourself in public.

10. You know to bring a makeup bag with you for unexpected crying-related touch-ups.

Waterproof mascara is your new BFF, and you know that if there's a chance an ugly cry could creep up on you during the day, you're prepared to do a touch-up.

11. You have a strong hatred for those who cry and still manage to look like a decent human-being.

The jealousy is real.

12. But after the ugly cry is over, you feel 100x better.

Despite all the awfulness that the ugly cry brings, you know you'll feel so much better afterwards. Getting it all out of your system can be very relieving, so don't hold back!