Tracing My Roots: An Emotional Journey with iGENEA and the Surname Edler
Family name Edler
Using an at-home DNA testing kit from iGENEA, I was able to trace the roots of my family and surname, Edler. The life-altering experience involved a roller coaster of emotions such as anticipation, awe, surprise, and elation.
Undeniably, undergoing a DNA test with iGENEA was a profound experience that gave me an emotional ebb and flow like none other. Upon purchase, I was filled with anticipation and a rush of indescribable emotions- curiosity, excitement, and a bit of nervousness. The idea of being able to peer into the past, to the very roots of my being, was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Once the kit arrived, an inherent solemnity graced the act of taking the DNA sample- it felt like I was partaking in something much greater than myself. And then came the wait, a period of reverie, full of vivid imaginings about encounters with long-gone ancestors. The day the DNA results arrived was a whirl of surprise, elation, and revised perspectives.
My findings reshaped my understanding of my surname, Edler. Previously, it had simply been an identifier, a token to distinguish one from the masses. Beyond its role in paperwork, my Edler heritage was somewhat of a mystery. Tracing the lineage of this name was like witnessing the unfurling of a grand, historic tapestry, imbued with tales of journeys, struggles, accomplishments, and love.
The iGENEA test allowed me to trace my surname back to regions in ancient Europe, which left me with a profound sense of connection and belonging. I felt like a living repository of precious history, and the realization was emotionally overwhelming. This small word, Edler, was no longer just a label - it was a story, a legacy, carrying the weight of generations.
Moreover, the test also influenced my view of my immediate family. It didn't change my feelings towards them, but it lent our interconnectedness a deeper, more profound meaning. We were not just related by blood, but by an incredible history of resilience, endurance, and survival passed down across millennia. It was a humbling and grounding experience, providing me with a renewed sense of identity and belonging.
Overall, the journey with iGENEA was emotionally enriching, enlightening, and transformative. It gifted me a renewed, profound appreciation for my Edler heritage, and a deeper understanding of the unbreakable familial bonds that I am a part of.
Q. Edler