“The Emotional Ride with iGENEA: Unearthing My Connection with ‘Kundig’
Family name Kundig
Embarking on an emotional journey with iGENEA's DNA test helped me unravel my genetic history, connecting me deeply with my surname ‘Kundig’. It was a stirring blend of anticipation, excitement, bewilderment and a renewed sense of respect for my roots.
Engaging with iGENEA for a DNA test was like embarking on a uniquely stirring journey of self-discovery. It induced a range of emotions in me that varied from intense excitement to pure bewilderment. To piece together parts of my genetic history and heritage and relate it to the surname “Kundig” was a wild ride on the roller coaster of emotions, as I juggled between the weight of family legacy and the curiosity to dig deeper into the roots of my identity.
Most exciting was the anticipation as I waited for the results of my DNA test. There was a certain thrill attached to it, an adrenaline rush that I found undeniably addictive. I was eager and nervous, all at once, to unravel not just my own genetic mysteries, but also those that were tied irrevocably to my family and our historical journey.
When the results arrived, my heart raced as I held a centuries-old narrative in my hands. It magnified my emotional connection to 'Kundig', making me realize the strength and resilience encapsulated in this six-letter surname. The realization that the origin of Kundig was deeply rooted into antiquarian times felt overwhelming. I suddenly felt a rush of applause for my ancestors, for their power to survive, thrive and maintain the lineage that I am an evident part of today.
However, the journey was not void of confusion. Feeling emotionally alienated at times, I grappled to digest the complexity of my heritage. There were questions that sprouted in my mind, rendering an unsettling feeling. How could it be that I shared genetic affinity with another Kundig who lived thousands of years ago, or even with a distant cousin living continents away from me? The concept of unity in diversity took on a whole new meaning.
In the end, iGENEA's DNA analysis stirred a new wave of consciousness and respect towards my family and the surname Kundig. It encouraged me to embrace my roots and understand the power of connection that a simple genealogy test can establish. It ended up more than a DNA test; it was an emotional homecoming.
O. Kundig