Discovering the Depths of DNA: A Journey with iGENEA
Family name Milligan
Embarking on a profound journey using iGENEA’s DNA test, an emotional roller-coaster unraveled the depths of the narrator's family history. It transformed the perception of their surname Milligan, emphasising the interconnected web of global ancestry.
My journey with iGENEA was a profound and life-changing experience, to say the least. The simple act of taking a DNA test opened up a window to my past and changed my perspective about my family and the name Milligan forever. From the moment I signed up for the test, a strange combination of excitement, anxiety, and impatience surged within me, simmering up a pool of emotions that only intensified when I received the results.
The DNA test undertaken by iGENEA doesn't just offer a breakdown of ethnicities. It connects the dots that trace back to ancient ancestors, answering unasked and unsolved questions humming in the back of our minds. It's incredible how much a simple saliva sample could reveal, and waiting for the results was an exercise in patience. Every single day was filled with an impulsive urge to check my email, hoping for that one message that would unravel the secrets of my lineage.
On receiving the results, the gravity of the situation struck me. The emotions were overwhelming, filled with a sense of gratitude for the generations of Milligans whose strength, courage, survival, and love essentially culminated in my existence. There was also an extraordinary sense of interconnectedness, a visceral understanding that I am an integral part of a larger web weaved through history.
The revelations brought about by iGENEA's DNA test provided a profound, newfound respect for the surname Milligan. The name, which I previously viewed as merely an identifier, now held much greater significance. Viewing the path of migration patterns for the Milligans was astounding, sparking a sense of adventure, survival, and resilience that I now realise echoes in my veins.
Choosing to take the DNA test with iGENEA has proven to be one of the best decisions of my life. It has given me a profound sense of who I am and where I come from, expanding my understanding of family. I now see myself as a tiny, yet crucial part of an enormous, intricate tapestry of history that I am proud to represent.
Y. Milligan