What is D-Day?

The term D-Day refers to any military combat operation that is scheduled to be initiated. It isn’t just about World War II but any “Day as a Code” planned attack.[1] Many people think of D-Day as the day the American troops landed on the coast of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, during World War II. The purpose of the operation was part of the Western Allied (United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Russia, and China) coalition to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control.

Historically, this battle was one of the costliest in human lives. Despite strategic planning and massive amounts of troops, Americans were challenged by delays, mislandings, and unexpected opposition on the beach.[2] They also were outmaneuvered by the German forces who used the narrow roads and hedgerows to ambush the Allied troops.  In the Battle of Normandy, 73,000 Allied forces were killed and 153,000 were wounded. The soldiers marched on despite the impossible circumstances and the high probability of death or injury. The cost these brave soldiers paid for freedom is remembered every June 6^th.

There’s another kind of war that’s killing millions. When someone is held hostage by their addiction, they have lost their freedom. They are at the mercy of an unseen enemy that keeps them in prison and extracts one’s life essence. The enemy in this war is so clever many people never even realize or admit that they are hostages to the addiction.

Regardless of the problem — alcohol, drugs, food, nicotine, sugar, sex, etc., — millions unknowingly march to their death. When they try to get help, there are all kinds of mishaps ranging from poor treatment, wrong treatment, or no treatment at all. No single soldier can ever win a war. Sometimes when a good recommendation is laid out, it’s simply dismissed by the receiver.

When the person has had enough and plans a D-Day to stop and tackle the addiction, they have decided to reclaim their freedom. However, you must know your enemy and what you are dealing with, lest your missed landings and strategies fail. Just as the enemy hid behind the hedgerows at Normandy, the addiction lies wait behind the recesses of the mind and is ready for a counterattack. Thoughts like “This time will be different.” “You’ll never be able to stop, so quit trying.” “Abstinence is too hard and not worth the effort,” can overwhelm an unprepared mind. Or a well-meaning loved one hands you a drink or says they liked you better when you had your habit. These types of ambushes will overcome any person who’s not properly armed.

It took incomprehensible bravery for the surviving troops at Normandy to push past enemy lines.

Unlike the Normandy troops, many people know they will live if they push past their addiction, but instead, they choose to suffer or die without freedom. They give in and give up.

It takes courage to fight for life, liberty, and freedom. Every human deserves to be freed from bondage and slavery, but not everyone has the courage to succeed. Sometimes it’s too painful to push forward and take control of one’s destiny. It’s easier to succumb and not be responsible for the outcome.

Freedom is a glorious gift we should never take for granted. June 6^th is a time to be grateful to all the warriors on the battlefield who fought for freedom. I’m also grateful to those brave souls like Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob, who founded recovery meetings and provided a solution to the battlefield of addiction. The method works, it’s not that difficult, and the rewards are many. The troops are always there to help when needed, and the fight for good over evil will prevail when drawing on spiritual tools and principles. They work for anyone willing to try them — whether they believe it or not.

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