Happy Monday! We have another awesome roundup of essays, creative pieces and news to start your week! Whether you’re looking for something informative, reflective, or just a solid read, there’s something here for you.

Why are Intelligent Women Drawn To Self-Destruction?

on girls who want their life to become literature

By swarna / swarna’s mumblecore

We Should All Talk to Strangers

Do Americans eat dinner too early?

By Angelina Hazzouri  / Lunch on Friday

Why so many young people are training to be death doulas

In recent years, the number of people training to be death doulas has spiked, with celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Chloe Zhao joining their ranks – but why are so many of us being drawn to work with death?

By Natalie Wall / DAZED

Is community the newest side-hustle?

A run club should never be $40

By  Mykala Daniel / Still Unlearning