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Disclaimer: I am not suicidal by any means, just feeling lonely and sad at the moment.

I believe in reincarnation and have noticed myself longing for my next life a lot lately. I'm still trying to be in the present, but I really don't like how my current life is right now. There's no one my age close to me I can really talk to that will understand my beliefs or where I'm coming from, my job has been really depleting my energy and psyche, and I'm looking to get my own one-bedroom apartment, but I'm scared I won't be able to pay the rent, because where I live the prices are ludicrously high.

I've never felt like I belonged in this era. In my next life I want to go back and have that be my present, because I really think I'll fit in a lot better. But that's still at least fifty to sixty years away for me when I'll be preparing to pass on. I feel this life is just a stepping stone on the way to where I'm really going, and deep down I feel in my heart that this present is not where my soul and being is truly meant to be. ❤️‍🩹

On top of that, yesterday some mean-spirited person online referred to me and my beliefs as "parasocial and weird", and that really hurt my heart and my feelings.

If there is any compassionate and understanding person out there, and I'm sure there is, any amount of comfort or consolation would be very much appreciated.

Thank you so much for being such a loving and supportive community. 💞

Princess Liana - Barbie and The Diamond Castle (2008)

The Diamond Castle has always been one of my top three Barbie movies as long as I can remember, and furthermore Liana has been one of the princesses that has resonated with me and matches my personality the most.

I've always adored the relationship dynamic Liana has with all the characters, and the way she is willing to stand up for what is right. She is such a supportive and devoted friend to Alexa, even after their fight in the manor. I also really like the way her relationship with Jeremy (one of the handsome musical twins) grew into love over the course of the movie, and how she showed so much compassion to the old woman she and Alexa bought the enchanted mirror from.

I really love how musical she is, and she has a little bit of a sassy streak that I think is very well executed in the movie. Plus I remember being absolutely obsessed with her princess gown and peasant dress, those were and still are two of my favorie Barbie outfits I desperately want for my wardrobe.

For me at least, Liana has one of the most loving personalities of any of Barbie's characters, and consequently I will always love her for that. 💖💞

Princess Genevieve - Barbie in The Twelve Dancing Princesses (2006)

Like The Diamond Castle, The Twelve Dancing Princesses is another entry in my top three Barbie movies, and Genevieve is one of the main reasons for that. In fact, this film helped me grow into a huge enthusiast for ballet and made me want to be a ballerina! I was and am obsessed with all her outfits, not to mention her entire aesthetic and color palette matches mine to a T (or is it to a G? Lol 😂🥰).

Aside from the fact that she's an absolutely angelic dancer and singer, Genevieve's graceful demeanor and close relationship with her late mother, father, and siblings is something I've always admired, especially with her youngest sister Lacey. I also think it's a nice touch how Genevieve's sisters look up to her and consider her their de-facto leader, even though she's technically only the seventh oldest. Plus her crush on the cobbler Derek and their love story is just too adorable. 🌹💞

Princess Anneliese - Barbie as The Princess and The Pauper (2004)

The Princess and The Pauper plus the last two entries equals my top three Barbie movies! Like the last two princesses, I am also obsessed with Anneliese's gown, and I highly admire her intelligence and love of learning, plus her super pretty singing voice.

I've noticed among the Barbie fanbase that a lot of people tend to prefer Erika over Anneliese, or see Anneliese as slightly "weaker" personality-wise than Erika, which in all honesty I've never understood. Don't get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against Erika lovers, I love her too! It's just that I don't think that how some label Anneliese as more of a pushover or the damsel-in-distress type does her justice, because she isn't either of those things. She was shown to be exceedingly independent and clever when she escaped the cabin where she was being held captive. She was able to escape the flooded mines through sheer ingenuity, not to mention she ended up saving the kingdom thanks to her knowledge of geology.

Also, as a princess and governor of her kingdom, Anneliese was born into a certain role of responsibility and obligation that Erika was never bound to, which of course wasn't her fault. Plus, when the kingdom went bankrupt, Anneliese was willing to put her own aspirations on hold and get engaged to a man she didn't want to marry so that her people wouldn't be out starving in the streets, which I've always thought was incredibly selfless and noble of her.

However, despite all the external pressure she received throughout the film, I love how Anneliese never stopped believing in her dream of being with her true love Julian and living her own life the way she wanted to live it, not the way everyone else expected her to. For me, Anneliese is an inspiration though this lens, just like Erika, and I will always love that about her. 👑💞

Rapunzel - Barbie as Rapunzel (2002)

Barbie's portrayal of Rapunzel sticks out to me not only because this story is one of my favorite fairy tales, but also because of Rapunzel's undeniable benevolence, amazing creativity, vivid imagination, and her desire to explore her surroundings and be free of her prison. This is especially the case since I'm an aspiring artist myself. I also find her honesty and integrity incredibly inspiring, even when Gothel refused to believe her. Plus watching her and Prince Stefan fall for each other is always so heartwarming to watch. 🎨💕

Rosella - Barbie as The Island Princess (2007)

This is a really amazing entry for me. Other than the fact that she can talk to and sing with animals (which I've always felt is a very cute and sweet ability to have), Rosella posesses a deeply nurturing and motherly touch not seen in a lot of the other Barbie movies, especially with her animal family. Plus, having grown up on an island, she is quite adventurous and athletic, and has a natural curiousity about the world around her. She is also shown to be resourceful and good with plants, as she knew how to make a natural rose tonic to reverse the effect of the sunset herb poison.

Rosella has always struck me as one of the most unique and multi-faceted of Barbie's roles in the franchise, and I find that really inspiring about her. In addition, seeing her and Prince Antonio's romance is super sweet to watch unfold. 🦚💞

Clara - Barbie in The Nutcracker (2001)

Aside from the fact that she is the OG of Barbie's film roles, Clara is important for me to include on this list not only because of her kind and brave personality, but also because of the impact of her being the first Barbie movie heroine. I've always thought that Clara set a very high and inspiring example for all the Barbie roles that would come after The Nutcracker, something the others would to try to exceed or measure up to.

Plus she is an amazing dancer, all her outfits are super pretty, and I stand by the feeling that Clara and Prince Eric are still one of the cutest Barbie couples. 🩰💞

Please help! I am feeling out of place and could use someone compassionate and understanding to let me know I'm not alone

My Personal Favorites of Barbie's Roles and Why 💕