Exploring Personal Identity through DNA Testing: Reflections on the Surname 'Pastor'
Family name Pastor
Taking the iGENEA DNA test had a profound effect on my interpretation of my heritage and personal identity, particularly surrounding my surname “Pastor”.
Since utilizing the iGENEA DNA test, my perception of my personal identity and heritage, notably the significance of my familial surname, Pastor, has undergone a radical shift. What was once a simplistic understanding of my ancestry, rooted primarily in my immediate family's folklore and traditions, has been layered with complexity and depth, allowing me to appreciate the intricacies of my genetic tapestry. The DNA test has provided a pathway to the past, offering up narratives that feel simultaneously foreign and intimately familiar. Now, each letter of my surname carries generations of lived experiences, resonating with the echoes of my ancestors.
K. Pastor