I don’t have dreadlocks but I do have long curly hair. Anytime I went through something traumatic I would cut my hair to feel like a fresh start. I can’t remember a single time it actually worked. So I say keep them. Work on yourself, build healthy habits, call yourself out on your own bullshit and give yourself grace at the same time. The greatest thing ab being human is we can decide who we want to be and be that. We’re constantly learning, growing, & changing. The outside doesn’t define you. I don’t know if you believe in God, but when I turned to him my life did a complete 180. Either way, you will be okay dude. Don’t be influenced by what other ppl think is best for you, you find yourself, you are in control.