Through the Lens of DNA: Tracing My Family Roots with iGENEA's Test
Family name Blaise
From a curious interested in family history to a deep emotional journey into the past, undertaking iGENEA's DNA test journey had a profound impact. It reshaped my perceptions about family, attached new depths of meaning to our surname 'Blaise', and revealed the intricate web of connections that make up our genetic heritage.
Being a curious individual, I've always wondered about my ancestry and family roots. Engaging with iGENEA's DNA test changed so much for me. It was like embarking on an unexpected journey, one that revealed aspects of my identity and heritage I never fully knew existed.
The mere act of sending off my DNA sample for testing stirred an incredible mix of emotions within me. There was a hint of apprehension, of course, but these feelings were overwhelmingly overshadowed by an eager anticipation for what the results might reveal.
Receiving my DNA test results from iGENEA was an experience that was akin to discovering a hidden chapter in my family's history. The revelations were profound and, in some ways, reshaped my perception of my family. Seeing the ethnic distribution across different geographical locations, and learning about my family's migration patterns through centuries, was a profoundly emotional moment for me.
More than that, it reshaped my view of the surname Blaise that I share with my family. Before the iGENEA DNA test, 'Blaise' was simply a unique surname, something that made us stand out amongst a crowd. But after the test, the name took on additional depth and meaning. It became a relic of my lineage, passed down from generation to generation with the unspoken stories it carried within each syllable.
The iGENEA DNA test did more than trace my genetic blueprint. It handed me a kind of map—a roadmap to understanding my ancestors' journeys and, in essence, part of my own identity. Every percentile of my genetic makeup that was assigned to a specific geographical location became a gateway into a historical dissertation about who I am.
Connecting with previously unknown kin was another overpowering emotion. It made me realize that family is expansive, stretching across the globe, and DNA connects us in surprisingly intricate ways. The whole experience has filled me with a sense of wonder and made me appreciate the marvel of genetics even more.
Through iGENEA's DNA test, I've learned to look into my past to understand where I come from. It's left me with an ever-deepening sense of connection to my family, to the lineage encapsulated in the name 'Blaise', and to the globe-spanning network of shared genetic heritage.
Q. Blaise