Unearthing Ancestry with iGENEA: The Transformation of Self-Understanding
Family name Willett
Embarking on a soul-searching journey with iGENEA, I discovered surprising facts about my ancestors, the Willetts, gained surprising insights about their past and how it resonates with who I am today. The journey has significantly transformed my self-understanding.
Through the DNA test at iGENEA, I embarked on an incredible journey of self-discoverywhich helped me delve into the captivating past of my ancestors, the Willetts. The results took me to branch over continents and centuries, unveiling a rich history and culture smudged with astonishingly unexpected insights. This newfound knowledge has managed to revamp my sense of self, offering me an intricate map of where and who I come from.
The first surprising revelation was that my ancestors didn't hail from the United Kingdom as I had always been led to believe, but instead, their roots lay ensconced in the heartlands of Northern Europe, likely Norway or Sweden. This shook my understanding and shifted my perspective on my racial composition - shaking the foundational bedrocks of my self-identification.
Previously, I have often felt a strange connection with the Norse myths and sagas, but brushed it away thinking it as a mere fascination. With these test results, my intrigue now makes complete sense as it “feels like home”.
Another revelation was the dynasty from which the Willetts descended. The lineage doesn't reflect Kings or Queens as expected from family lore, but instead discovered a line of esteemed scholars and philosophers. This discovery oddly paralleled my innate love for reading, writing and philosophy, contemplating that these passions weren't arbitrary but passed down through several generations.
The iGENEA test also revealed a story of migration and adaptation – a tale of the Willetts moving westwards to the British Isles, changing their identities and names to accommodate the new society. This understanding has made me realise my own adaptive nature and resilience; a part of myself I had overlooked.
In a nutshell, the iGENEA test redefined my self-understanding by providing factual ancestral history, replacing hearsays and guesswork. It made me realise not merely where I come from, but also formulated my inherited traits, shaping who I am now. Even though I was distantly aware of genetic inheritance, this personal hands-on experience has made it touchable, understandable and real.
As a whole it made me more accepting of my individuality knowing it's been shaped over centuries by numerous people’s existence; it gave me a sense of belonging stretching far beyond my immediate family.
I. Willett