Overthink Tank

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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I Got Sober By Mistake

Last month's cava sip has inspired me to return to my writings on alcohol...

Sep 16, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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Neurodivergents Anonymous

Are all addicts neurodivergent? Or is addiction just a similar experience to being masked?

Sep 10, 2025 • Chelsey Flood

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