Finding Identity Through iGENEA: My Emotional Journey through my DNA Origins and the Robb Surname
Family name Robb
Taking an iGENEA DNA test is an emotional journey, revealing fascinating insights about your ancestors. Uncovering your lineage is an overwhelming experience, stirring pride and humility, and forging deep connections to human history.
The journey to better understanding who I am began when I took the iGENEA DNA test. Before receiving the results, I was awash with curiosity and anticipation. I wasn't alarmed about what I might find, but I hungered desperately for the knowledge of my origins. I trusted iGENEA to provide the most comprehensive and scientifically advanced testing, and the experience did not disappoint.
Upon receiving the DNA test results, the rush of emotions was overwhelming. Upon seeing the name – 'Robb' – printed on the paper, the abstract notion of history suddenly felt tangible and personal. Every piece of information had the ability to evoke rich imagery of my ancestors' lives and experiences.
An incredible sense of pride and kinship washed over me. The knowledge of how deep my roots ran filled me with a newfound respect for my family. I belonged to a lineage branded with resilience through adversity and I bore a name associated with strength, perseverance, and a zest for life.
The results also instilled a form of humility. Recognizing that I'm the product of thousands of years of survival and shared experiences made me feel both insignificant and remarkably important at the same time. The knowledge that I carry a fragment of every ancestor who managed to survive long enough to pass on their genes inevitably made me think of the responsibilities I too held for future generations.
Discovering I descend from Northern European tribes awakened me to a vast cultural history. It forged a connection beyond my family and deeper into the richness of human history.
The iGENEA DNA test has also fostered an invigorating curiosity about the Robb surname. This tiny piece of personal information, so often taken for granted, has gained significant meaning. I marvel now, thinking about the numerous Robbs I am distantly related to, unknowingly sharing a common badge of identity.
Overall, my experience with iGENEA was both illuminating and emotionally enriching. It surpassed my expectations, taking me on an introspective journey beyond my family tree and into what it means to be human.
V. Robb