There's nothing wrong with your hair. There's nothing wrong with where you live. There's nothing wrong with the fact that you chose to believe in the same God your parents believed in. The last thing I say to my 13 year old self is, stand up for yourself. Speak up for yourself. You have a right to defend you. That's what I tell my 13 year old self
Of course, back in the 80s, I'm old, we didn't really have all these new devices where everything was just out there immediately. Out there we had the good old word of mouth deal back then. I would learn to love me first, learn how to lead myself first so I can lead others well later and identify the qualities that make friends as opposed to disparity that makes me want friends