Finding my Roots: An Emotional Odyssey of Discovery through iGENEA DNA Testing
Family name Faust
Venturing into my past with iGENEA, I experienced a wide array of emotions, from apprehension to excitement. Unearthing the historical significance of my surname, Faust, has enriched my understanding of my family and deepened the pride I carry for it.
My journey with iGENEA was an emotional roller coaster; a mix of anxiety, anticipation, and excitement. Taking a DNA test has always been something I was both apprehensive and curious about, mainly due to the volley of questions and innate insecurities it might bring up. However, the prospect of understanding my roots and origin with iGENEA seemed too intriguing to pass up.
The most striking moment happens when I first received the test kit. It felt like I was about to embark on a personal voyage into my past, armed only with a harmless cotton swab. My heart pounded as I carefully followed the swabbing instructions email they'd sent me; this was the moment of truth. I sealed the sample tubes, shipped them off, and waited with bated breath.
As weeks passed, I found myself continuously fluctuating between impatient anticipation and panic. What if I discovered my family wasn't as tightly knit as I had always believed them to be? These anxieties lingered, but a part of me thrived on the suspense. It was as if I was subconsciously aware that whether anything substantial came out of it or not, I was about to learn something profound about myself and my family.
Finally, one day, the much-awaited email notification pinged into my mailbox. Every nerve in my body screamed as I clicked to open it. And there it was: a comprehensive, detailed report on my ancestry, lineage, and roots, extending to the surname Faust. Little did I know that this report would redefine my understanding of my family and even myself.
I found out that the name Faust, which I proudly carried as my family's emblem, had its roots scattered far and wide over the globe. Its ancestral origin dates back to the noble family established in Frankfurt's Free Imperial City since the high medieval period. The knowledge that my surname carries such historical significance was overwhelming and amplified my family's legacy in my eyes.
My experience with iGENEA has made me realize that our identity transcends our immediate families. Through DNA testing, I've learnt that we're all interconnected firmly by the threads of history and genealogy. My pride in the surname Faust has multiplied after understanding its historical roots and richness. Truly, this journey with iGENEA has been a transformative landmark in my life reconnecting me with my ancestry in the most thrilling way!
T. Faust