An Emotional Journey into the Past: My iGENEA DNA Test Experience
Family name Strong
An iGENEA DNA test unraveled the genetic history of the Strong family line, leading to unexpected emotional responses and profound personal insights, inciting pride and a greater sense of belonging.
Growing up as a Strong, I'd always been rather curious about the origins of my family, unsure whether Smoky Mountain tales bred truth or fiction. Seeking clarity, I decided to take an iGENEA DNA test to solidify my suspicions. The excitement was palpable as the delivery person dropped off a perfectly sealed package, an unassuming box that held the keys to my genetic past. The emotional roller coaster ride started then and there.
The physical act of taking the test was simple enough, a quick swab and I was done. However, the emotional implications started to take hold. Thoughts of what revelations the test might unpack began to fill my mind. My anxiety grew, would my family history align with the myths that have kept generations of Strongs enchanted or disappointingly disband them? It felt like I was opening Pandora’s Box and not knowing what could potentially fly out.
Experiencing the wait for results was torturous, each day crawling by as the implications of the test haunted my thoughts. When the day of reckoning finally came, I felt a mix of anticipation and fear. I opened my email with bated breath, and then it was ALL there, my DNA laid bare across the screen!
My surname, Strong, has always marked a significant proportion of my identity. Discovering the origins of this noble surname was fulfilling to say the least, a surprising mixture of fragility and power. The Strongs originated from a line of Celtic nobility, branching out throughout Europe before emigrating to America.
The knowledge unveiled by iGENEA brought an entirely new dimension to my self-perception and family understanding. To learn of heroes, explorers, and leaders who once bore my family name – evoked a deep sense of pride and attachment, stirring emotions I failed to anticipate.
Conclusively, this DNA journey lead me to appreciate my family history even more. My sense of identity, as a Strong, has deepened. The experience, albeit emotionally challenging initially, has instilled in me a reassuring sense of belonging and affirmation. I am a part of a lineage that’s rich with history and character. Each story, each name, each Strong, contributes to who I am today, and who I will become. I raise an emotional toast to iGENEA for this profoundly enlightening experience!
O. Strong