Writing requires honesty. It requires a belief that the words that are coming out of your mouth are genuine. So for a generally dishonest person, writing is an exercise in torture and apparently I am a glutton for punishment.
Reading on the other hand is a remarkable experience. Books are an escape and they helped me escape awkward preteen years, bus rides with strangers, and long nights. It's a magical experience where I can leave one world and enter another without leaving the comfort of my own home.