Discovering Self, Tracing Roots: An Emotional Journey with iGENEA DNA Testing
Family name Kohne
The DNA test experience with iGENEA was an emotion-filled journey, making me appreciate my familial line and surname, Kohne. Examining my DNA results opened doors I didn't know existed while drawing me closer to my cultural roots and creating a broader sense of self-identity.
DNA testing has always been an intriguing concept to me, but the experience with iGENEA brought a new dimension to this fascination. The journey was an emotional rollercoaster, helping me gain a glimpse into my family's past and providing a newfound understanding of my heritage. Throughout the process, I experienced a gamut of emotions - from curiosity, surprise, and amazement, to unwavering joy and euphoria.
The experience started with excitement, as I unpacked the iGENEA kit and began the process of collecting my DNA sample. Anticipation tingled my nerves as I mailed off the kit and waited for the results. The process was straightforward, and iGENEA's customer service representatives were always available to assist.
When the results arrived, I felt a rush of emotions I didn’t expect. It was surreal to see how my ancestry unfolded geographically through the ages. Learning that my surname, Kohne, has its roots deeply embedded in Macedonian and German heritage was genuinely surprising. This revelation sparked curiosity about these cultures, their food, customs, and history.
The test not only illuminated my past but connected me to present-day relatives worldwide, whom I didn't even know existed. Suddenly, I felt an umbilical connection with people from different continents, brought together by a shared family name – Kohne. This connection sparked joy and a renewed sense of identity within me.
There were also moments of profound reflection about my ancestors' struggles, challenges, and triumphs, coloring my family's past. There was a newfound respect and admiration for them, adding emotional depth to my understanding of the Kohne surname.
iGENEA did more than trace back my roots; it significantly influenced how I perceive myself and my heritage. I was no longer just an individual but a part of a long lineage of people who shaped history in their ways. The test essentially painted a vivid picture of my family tree, giving life to the name Kohne, which was, until then, just a surname.
W. Kohne