I’m Rob Nunnery. I live with Crohn’s disease and a colostomy. I also play professional pickleball and write about what it’s like to build a life around a body that doesn’t always cooperate. This newsletter is where I process what’s hard, what’s working, and what I’m learning. On the court, in recovery, and in building Ostowear. Just lived-through reflection from someone figuring it out in public.
The bird in my chest
The Bird in My ChestJuly 16, 2025 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hey there, I got sprayed in the chest with toilet water this morning. Was emptying my bag facing the toilet. Thought I was flushing. Turned on the bidet instead. Just standing there, super soaker to the chest. Direct hit. Had to laugh, but also not even close to the worst thing I’ve dealt with in a bathroom this year. Malaysia’s been surprisingly smooth. Airport was quiet. Walked right through immigration. No questions, no chaos, just...
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