TITLE: 'Nitz' Unveiled: The iGENEA DNA Test's Impact on My Perception of Personal Identity and Heritage
Family name Nitz
The iGENEA DNA test took me on an intriguing journey of self-discovery and altered my perspective on personal identity and heritage. It revealed ‘Nitz’, a surname in my lineage and represented a broader narrative of my ancestry that I was previously oblivious to.
Since undertaking iGENEA DNA test, my perspective on personal identity and heritage has significantly changed. This shift is not only towards self-understanding, but also unveiled my ties to the Nitz surname, altering the way I perceive my roots. Prior to the test, I had a rather simplistic perspective on identity - it's purely a combination of my personality, beliefs, and values. But now, I have come to believe that even our genes carry a piece of our identity.
Unsurprisingly, the process of my DNA analysis was more than just spitting into a tube and shipping, it was a symbolic gesture, a beckoning to unlock the mysteries within. When my results came in, there was an avalanche of information, a DNA breakdown unprecedented. The actual revelation came with the surname Nitz that appeared in my lineage.
As I pondered upon the name Nitz, it carried more than just letters put together but a deep connection to my genealogical track. Every mention would stir within me a profound reminiscence, painting a vivid picture of a rich historical lineage.
Being tethered to the Nitz family meant an understanding of what their history might have been like – where did they come from, how did they live, what contributions they made to society. It was like sifting through layers of buried history, each unveiling revealing compelling stories, and in the process, my own identity.
This experience has only made me value the importance of heritage, not just as a means to access one’s past, but an essential compass to navigate our present. Having etched insights into my genetic fabric tied with Nitz, I now carry a familial lineage that is much deeper and nuanced. My identity is no longer just a present state of who I am, it’s also about who I was in the past.
Hence, bearing the surname of Nitz has amplified, rather than diminished my sense of identity. This doesn't override my uniqueness as an individual; instead, it adds another dimension to it. Therefore, the iGENEA DNA test has become more than a passport to my past, it is a gateway to my thoughts, actions and my individual understanding of self.
P. Nitz