Danielle Pender is the founder of Riposte and the author of the forthcoming short story collection Watching Women & Girls. The List is an exclusive story for Stylist. 

Stylist Short Stories: read The List by Danielle Pender

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Creating the list had initially helped her feel calm; it was something to look forward to when the monotony of nappies, feeding and endless walks with the buggy closed in.

She wanted to use her body to express herself, feel something exciting, and be anything other than a vessel for carrying, feeding and moving empty cups around the house.     

A rare glimpse into the mind of a new mum. 