James Dixon

The Art of Making Things Happen (Bluefishing) Steve Sims

James Dixon's life has been marked by immense hardship since his early life growing up in the notorious Cabrini Green neighborhood in Chicago. A catastrophic accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, and the daily struggles of caring for him became too much for his overwhelmed mother who subsequently signed over her parental rights, leaving him essentially orphaned. This daunting experience pushed young James to the edge, instigating him to contemplate suicide at such a tender age. He spent his nights reflecting on his situation through a mirror on the ceiling placed there to foster communication due to his paralysis. The trials continued one morning when he woke to find his leg had been amputated, an act done without his prior knowledge or consent, pushing him further into a realm of fear and uncertainty. James entered his 11th birthday confronted with a grim reality - he had lost his mobility, his family and now his leg, making for an extraordinarily challenging childhood. Despite the adversities he faced, James Dixon stands as a testament to human resilience, embodying a remarkable story of survival and strength.