Oh wow.I think this is so true. In my case as well. I've been escaping into alot of fictional things. First it was anime, then manga, dramas, kpop, variety shows , books and of course fanfics.
At first it was escaping due to school stress, but know it is rather for fun, because i found out that alot of my friends also like either anime, or kpop.
So now it became rather topic of interest in my friend circle.
I think escaping that way to divert ourselves from stress. I'm rather ashamed of my days where i escaped through alcohol and smoking with some friends....

yup im escaping real world.
and at some point fullfilling my dreams of fangirl
its like safe zone. where u can be free and careless.
oh and i made many good friends

I guess I just enjoy reading so much. Books are my escape from reality, but if I have to choose which ones makes me feel happier... Then I must choose Harry Potter. Those books had been a very important part of my life. It may be because of them that I'm who I am. Harry Potter had tought me what friendship is, what real love is, strenght. I can't list them all, but this is how it is. I really loved that post. I hope I can find it in tumblr <3