Hi everyone! I am trying to raise funds for my partner, Erik Strouss, who is undergoing a sciatica-related surgery on April 9th. We are insured, I’m still working, but Erik will be out for 3 weeks due to recovery. He does have FMLA for his job, and it is secured, however, there will be NO income sources coming in on his part. That’s where we will need help. We are already stretched thin as it is, and have minimal breathing room for bills. I have estimated around $1500 for living essentials:
- $550 for Erik’s half of rent
- $225 for utilities (around $110 for electric, $115 for the gas)
- $200 for our phone bill (on his plan)
- $525 for incidentals/food during the time off
We will also be paying $2900 out of pocket expenses, but that is prior to insurance crunching the final totals; I will amend this fundraiser accordingly. I appreciate anything you can spare, even just a share on social media. This has been such a roller coaster taking things in stride.

