Hello, my name is Michael Russell and I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2009 after a five-year-long medical journey of tests, therapy, and doctor visits. Being diagnosed at age 54 and looking back at his physical changes over the years he feels MS may have begun in the mid to late ’80s. Before being diagnosed I mostly focused on work and becoming successful and being the best at everything, I took part in. My MS diagnosis reshaped my vision of life. I now focuses on the simple things of life such as a sunrise, sunsets, and seasonal changes throughout the year. I spends time helping others newly diagnosed navigate the MS journey as an Admin on MS Facebook pages, Advocate with the National MS Society, and an Advocate and writer for MultipleSclorosis.net. I grew up in Southern California and moved to Highlands Ranch Colorado in 1994. I look forward to getting to know everyone.