[mildzebrataste]

I work in data. I knew what was at stake. But for me, I wanted my son to have the ability to trace his paternal lineage, should he ever be curious. His dad isn’t part of our lives and lives somewhere in Europe. My mom died before he was born. I convinced my dad to take the test (actual quote: “Obama’s going to put me on a list”), and I took the test too — so that my son could someday deduce his paternal side. I think it’s Polish, German, and Danish, but I’m not entirely sure. I didn’t have him take the test, just wanted to leave him the option.