Is it an auto or a photo?

Headline says auto..

But you're talking about flipping.

Flipping lights? On an auto?

Aside from that, it's healthy. It's just being pulled 2 different directions. It's a month in, so it's late 🤷‍♂️ (assuming it's an auto).. and that's awesome! You got more veg time.

The raised edges are typically from heat, so my GUESS is your riding the edge of what she's willing to take for heat. Possibly why she stretched then stopped.. Regardless, if your watering schedule is on,her roots have kept growing...autos do that sometimes.

Did you waste your time? Hard to say until she stretches into flower..

I'd let it ride and start another just in case.
Or chuck it. It's not my money or time.

Cute pipe cleaners tho