So here is my story. One day at work, I felt a shooting pain down my back/leg. Turns out it was a sciatica problem. I started physical therapy and was able to go into short-term disability. Keep in mind, I only get like 30% of my paycheck. After 2 months, I felt better—not 100%, but better. I tried to get back to work with restrictions, but they said they can't accommodate me and I should continue short-term disability. So I did (in the process of extending it).

But my biggest problem is how little I get on my paychecks. The money is not enough to cover all my expenses, and my savings were only able to help to a certain extent. I'm somebody who lives check by check, so here I am asking you for help at least until I recover 100% and I'm able to go back to work.