Overthink Tank

Thinking About Autism and Masking

How I can lose the ability to think around other people and what it can cost me

Apr 21 • Chelsey Flood

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Autistic Women Understand Society's Insane Expectations of Women Better than Anyone

We don't measure up compared to men, and we don't measure up compared to women so let's try and stop comparing ourselves.

Published on Overthink Tank • Apr 1

December 2025

What I Know About Writing

An introduction, and an invitation to learn more about how stories work.

Dec 16, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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Pausing subscriptions while I finish my book

Thanks for being here and I will miss you <3

Dec 4, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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November 2025

Guest post by Ren Riley from Wavy Thoughts

On the intersection of addiction, masking and neurodivergence.

Nov 27, 2025 • Chelsey Flood and Ren Riley

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Lord of the Flies at the David Lloyd Soft Play

And other gigantic personal victories

Nov 13, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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Went to the Woods to Build a Shelter, Ended up Dismantling My Life

A story from the year I accidentally got sober.

Nov 1, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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October 2025

After My Father Died, I Couldn't Live With What Sobriety Cost Me

Self-improvement stole our love language.

Oct 23, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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The Letter I Wish I'd Taken Seriously

A doctor warned me I drank too much. I laughed. Fourteen years later, I finally understand what that letter was trying to give me.

Oct 16, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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Self Esteem and the Female Gaze

If I'm So Empowered Why Am I Such A Coward?

Oct 11, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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September 2025

I Am Living with a Poltergeist

It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me.

Sep 30, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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5 Things I'm Thinking About

My ignorance, the glory of being alive, poltergeists, writing.

Sep 17, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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