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Hey, I’m back with another story from my life and how the 2019 Valentine ruined it all for a lot of wives of security forces. Pulwama Attack was one of the most destructive attack on security forces and it got avenged within 3 days, where Shaurya Chakra Awardee Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal and 3 other soldiers sacrificed there lives while killing Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists. Major Dhoundiyal and his wife Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal were also planning their first anniversary celebrations when this happened. Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal left her corporate job and is now a proud officer in the Indian Army carrying the legacy of his martyred husband. Do tune in to the podcast and share your feedback on Instagram, YouTube or Twitter @DjayNeha2017. 

Handwara encounter is quintessential example of how you've to completely lose yourself in the process to win over a mission as an army officer and it stands true for the family too. Let's hear it from the family of Major Anuj Sood, Mrs. Aakriti (wife) and Shruti (sister), where they share about his journey to the Indian Army for the greater good that he left us for. Mrs. Aakriti also share how disappointed she feels as government offices ask her to prove “statehood” of Major Sood, after it is already more than one year that he laid his life for the country. This Independence Day Special Episode is surely going to leave you with after thoughts on what it costs to be an independent nation and what's the state of martyrs family, which deserves all the respect for the loss they've had.

On this day today, 26th July, this episode brings some of those stories of the battleground of Kargil that signify the courage and valour of the soldiers who fought hard for us to commemorate them today on Kargil Vijay Diwas and feel thankful for those who fought it and won that war for us that could have redefined India's place on the world map. 

Taking you through my journey of Fauji Life, this episode helps learn a little more on the Military Way of Life, tune in to know how the famous dogtags are used in the war zone. 

Army postings are a regular thing, moving from one place to settling down in another and then again making the move is a routine that army families have to get used to. In this episode, I am sharing my love for our latest posting, Leh and the people around in the regiment and the pain of moving away from each other, no matter how much you wish to stay together.

Leh is a difficult terrain to be in, here I am sharing my experiences of battling the extreme winters of Leh. Play it on to find out some of the most exciting stories that can prepare you well for your trip to the valley. 

There is not much that wives of army officers get to know about the real situation, but whatever is shared with me, I thought of bringing it for you all to have a better understanding of life and fight for survival up there in the cold desert of Leh Ladakh for the Indian Army during Operation Snow Leopard post India-China standoff at Galwan.

Taking my story of anniversary surprise ahead, the episode unveils how the surprise breaks out to my dear husband and captures his reaction in all sense. Also, how MHOW happened to become a special place for us as we embraced togetherness on our first anniversary there.

Here's a poetic tribute to Major Anuj Sood, on his 31st birthday, by Jai Samota.

Living alone is manageable, but not on your special days. Listen to the podcast to know how I made it work for our first anniversary celebration being in different cities.  

Post Bomb incident, living alone had hit me really badly, making it difficult to even have a sound sleep. I share my experience of how I dealt with the period and came out stronger after these three months of separation from my husband.

Bombs remind us of Terrorist attacks captured in Hindi movies and the time bombs generally wrapped around the target, but here's a story that will change your thoughts about bombs, like it changed mine.