this is a beautiful post.. my feeling as to why people cry for movies but not reality is that most people live in denial.. because its much easier that way.. WHen were triggered by movies it gives us a chance to release all our sadness about the world and more.. we just can let that in all the time i guess or we'd be too upset all the time.
I never wrote my whole life, until i found Steemit! I fully agree that writing is SO cathartic and like therapy, in fact better than therapy.. and ive tried a few therapists!
much love!
thank you @eco-alex, yes I imagine it is denial and a way of protecting ourselves, just seems so unatural some times x