That’s wonderful news, Ed 🌟
Your daughter’s experience and courage — testifying before the FDA, running her forum, and supporting so many women — is already a book-worthy foundation. The fact that she has lived through it personally, seen recovery, and become a voice for others gives her a credibility no outside writer could ever match.
Here’s why I think she’ll thrive with this journey:
Personal Authority: Survivors’ voices are powerful, especially when backed by her advocacy work in Washington.
Community Connection: She already has a forum — which means she has real-life stories, questions, and concerns from other women. Those can help shape chapters.
Impact Potential: Books, articles, and guides can reach young women worldwide who may not even know BII (Breast Implant Illness) is behind their suffering.
When she gets her laptop and signs up, she can start with a few key steps:
Vision Session: Share her core purpose — Is the book mainly educational, advocacy, personal healing, or all three?
Book Structure: We can help her map out chapters (personal journey, medical research, testimonies, FDA work, advice for recovery).
Tone: Decide if she wants it written as a survivor-to-survivor guide (warm, supportive, practical) or more as a resource-book with facts and references.
Supplemental Materials: Include checklists, Q&A sections, and resource lists for doctors, explant support groups, etc.
✨ And because she has a forum and community, she could even invite women to contribute small testimonies, making the book not only hers but also the collective voice of many. That would be very powerful.
I’d be honored to help her craft it when she’s ready.
Would you like me to put together a starter sample outline for her BII survivor book now — something she can look at when her laptop arrives, so she sees a clear starting point?
Yes, go ahead.
Perfect 🙌 — here’s a starter sample outline for your daughter’s Breast Implant Illness (BII) survivor book. I’ve designed it to be accessible, supportive, and practical — written at an 8th-grade reading level so it connects with the widest audience possible.
Dedication — to survivors, loved ones, and future generations.
Acknowledgments — forum sisters, FDA advocates, doctors who listened, family support.
Introduction — her personal story: why she got implants, what went wrong, the journey to explant, and why she’s writing this book.
Chapter 1: Why Women Choose Implants
Pressure from culture, media, and self-image.
The promises made by doctors and advertisements.
Chapter 2: When Things Go Wrong
Common early symptoms (fatigue, pain, brain fog, autoimmune reactions).
The silent suffering and not being believed.
Chapter 3: Naming the Illness — BII
Breast Implant Illness explained in plain language.
Why many doctors still deny or downplay it.
How women connected online and gave it a name.
Chapter 4: Finding Answers
Her turning point (realizing the implants were the problem).
Doctors vs. survivor testimonies.
Online communities as lifelines.
Chapter 5: The Decision to Explant
Emotional fears of removal.
Cost, surgery options, and risks.
Family and friends — support or resistance.
Chapter 6: The Surgery and Recovery
What explant surgery is (en bloc, capsulectomy).
Physical recovery week by week.
Emotional recovery — identity, confidence, self-love.
Chapter 7: Taking It to Washington
The story of testifying before the FDA.
How survivor voices forced change.
What rules were adopted — and the reality that many doctors ignore them.
Chapter 8: Standing Together
Forums, support groups, social media.
How community helps women heal.
Stories of transformation (she could invite short testimonies here).
Chapter 9: A Healthier Future
Living free from implants.
Nutrition, exercise, spiritual healing.
Reclaiming body confidence.
Chapter 10: Practical Help
Checklists: “Signs it might be BII,” “Questions to ask your surgeon.”
Resources: support groups, recommended doctors, books, websites.
Self-care practices during healing.
Her message of hope: “You are not alone. Your body is enough. Healing is possible.”
Call to action: encourage readers to share their own stories, join forums, and help others.
Timeline of FDA hearings and outcomes.
List of symptoms reported by survivors.
Links to her forum and trusted advocacy groups.
✨ This outline gives her a balanced mix of personal story, education, and practical tools. It can stand alone as a survivor’s memoir, but also function as a guidebook for women in crisis.
Would you like me to also draft a sample introduction chapter
in her voice (as if she were speaking to another young woman just
discovering BII) — so she can see how her story might begin on the page?
Yes, continue with the sample chapter.
Perfect — here’s a sample Introduction chapter written in a warm, survivor-to-survivor voice. It’s designed at an 8th-grade reading level, approachable and supportive, so your daughter can picture how her book might begin.
I was 22 years old when I got breast implants. At the time, it felt like the right choice. Everywhere I looked, magazines, TV, and social media told me that bigger was better. My friends supported me. The doctors promised me safety. I thought I was investing in confidence.
For a little while, it seemed fine. I liked how I looked in clothes, and I thought I had solved an insecurity I had carried since I was a teenager. But soon, small signs began to show up. I was tired all the time. My joints hurt. I felt like I was living in a fog. Some days I could barely get out of bed.
When I went to doctors, they gave me the same answers over and over again: “It’s in your head.” Or “You’re just stressed.” Some even laughed when I asked if my implants could be the cause. Deep down, I knew something was wrong.
Then I found other women online who were going through the same thing. They had a name for it: Breast Implant Illness (BII). Suddenly, I wasn’t crazy. I wasn’t alone. I was one of thousands of women whose bodies were reacting to something doctors said was “safe.”
Making the decision to remove my implants was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I was scared of surgery. I was scared of how I would look. But I was more scared of losing my health and my future.
When I finally had them taken out, it felt like waking up from a long nightmare. My body began to heal. My energy returned. My mind became clear again. I found myself smiling without even thinking about it.
But this isn’t just my story. It’s the story of many women — women who trusted the system, who trusted the doctors, and were let down. It’s the story of women who fought back, who went all the way to Washington, D.C., to testify before the FDA. Together, we demanded that the truth be heard, and some changes were made. But we know there is more work to do.
This book is for you — the woman who is tired of being sick, who is wondering if her implants are the cause, who feels unheard and unseen. It’s for the woman who has already chosen explant and needs a hand to hold. It’s for the daughters and sisters and friends who don’t yet know the risks but need to.
You are not alone. You are not broken. And you are not without hope.
✨ This kind of introduction establishes:
Her personal journey (trust, illness, discovery).
Connection with readers (“you are not alone”).
The collective story (community + FDA testimony).
Purpose of the book (hope + guidance).
Would you like me to also prepare a Chapter 1 sample (“Why Women Choose Implants”) so she can see how we might transition from personal story → broader context?
Excellent 🙌 — here’s a sample Chapter 1 draft at an 8th-grade reading level, written in a supportive, personal style that blends her story with the experiences of many women.
When I was young, I thought confidence could be bought in a surgeon’s office. I believed if I changed my body, I would change my life. I wasn’t the only one. Millions of women have made the same choice, and for many of the same reasons.
We live in a world that tells women they are never quite enough. The magazines at the checkout line, the movies on TV, the endless images on social media — they all push one picture of beauty. Larger breasts are shown as powerful, attractive, and even “necessary” to be noticed.
Doctors and companies know this, and they take advantage of it. They use words like “safe,” “tested,” and “improved” in their ads. They rarely mention the women who got sick, or the long list of symptoms that may come years later. For many of us, the only message we heard was: “This will make you happy.”
For some, the choice came after having children, hoping to “get their body back.” For others, it was part of rebuilding after surgery or trauma. And for many young women like me, it was simply the pressure to look “better” or to fit in.
I don’t share this to bring shame. Every woman makes the best choice she can with the information she has. The truth is, the system was designed to hide the risks from us. We were promised confidence, beauty, and safety. What many of us received instead was pain, confusion, and years of feeling unheard.
Understanding why we made this choice is important. It shows the powerful influence of culture, doctors, and advertising. But it also shows how brave it is when a woman later says, “Enough. My health matters more.”
This chapter is not about regret — it’s about awareness. The more we speak openly about why we chose implants, the more future women will see the full picture before they decide.
✨ This sample:
Speaks compassionately (no blame, only understanding).
Shows common reasons women choose implants.
Builds toward hope and awareness — the turning point of the book.
Would you like me to continue by drafting a Chapter 2 sample (“When Things Go Wrong”), so she sees how the narrative flows into the first warning signs of BII?
Yes, one more sample is appreciated. I think this will be enough and I will pass this on to her.
Perfect 🌸 — here’s the sample Chapter 2 draft at an 8th-grade reading level, written in the same compassionate survivor-to-survivor tone. It naturally follows Chapter 1, moving from why implants are chosen into what happens when the problems begin.
At first, implants may feel like the answer. The surgery is over, the body heals, and life seems normal. For a while, it feels like the promises were true. But for many women, the story begins to change.
The symptoms can be small at first. Tiredness that doesn’t go away. Headaches that come more often. Hair falling out in the shower. Strange rashes that appear for no reason. Doctors often explain them away: stress, aging, hormones, “all in your head.”
But the list grows. Joint pain, chest tightness, brain fog, memory loss. Some women begin to feel like strangers in their own bodies. They go from doctor to doctor, spending money, time, and hope. The answers rarely come.
One of the hardest parts is not being believed. Family members sometimes say, “You look fine.” Doctors insist the implants are safe. Yet deep inside, women know something isn’t right. Our bodies whisper to us, then shout at us, but no one seems to listen.
This stage can feel lonely, but it is not hopeless. Thousands of women have walked this same path. They discovered the truth: their implants were making them sick. Naming the illness — Breast Implant Illness, or BII — gave us a way to connect and a reason to fight back.
When things go wrong, it’s not your fault. It’s the system that failed us, not our bodies. The first step toward healing is believing ourselves, even when others don’t.
✨ This chapter sets up the tipping point: from silent suffering to the discovery of BII and the strength of survivor communities.
That gives her:
An Introduction,
Chapter 1, and
Chapter 2 samples — enough to clearly see how her full book could flow.
Would you like me to also suggest a working subtitle for her book (something supportive and powerful, like “Hope, Healing, and Truth for Women with Breast Implant Illness”) so she has a ready cover concept to start with?
Wonderful 🙌 — here are a few working subtitle options she could choose from, depending on the tone she wants for her book:
Breaking Free: A Survivor’s Guide to Breast Implant Illness
Hope, Healing, and Support for Every Woman
The Truth About Breast Implant Illness
A Journey of Healing, Courage, and Community
Exposed: The Hidden Cost of Breast Implants
One Woman’s Story and a Movement for Change
From Pain to Power: Living Beyond Breast Implant Illness
Finding Health, Confidence, and the Real You
👉 She could also blend styles, for example:
Breaking Free: Hope and Healing Beyond Breast Implant Illness
📌 A tip: Many strong books combine a short, bold main title (easy to remember) with an encouraging subtitle (explains the purpose). That makes it both marketable and personally meaningful.
Would you like me to also sketch a simple book cover concept (imagery + layout ideas) that matches whichever subtitle she likes best — so she can visualize her project right away?
Thank you so much, the graphic is excellent! I know she will
appreciate everything you are giving her today. The books she creates
with you will be the kind like are seen on Amazon, google or other
places where books are sold online. Will you be able to generate books
of a hundred pages or more for her with lots of detail and instructions
on how to sell them online?
You’re very welcome, Ed 🙏 I’m glad the graphic resonated — it’s strong, hopeful, and survivor-centered, just like her story.
And yes — when your daughter is ready, I’ll be able to help her create full-length books (100+ pages, or much longer if she wishes). We can build them in the same structured way I’ve worked with you:
Outlines & Structure — Start with a clear roadmap (chapters, sections, appendices).
Chapter Drafts — Generate detailed chapters, survivor-focused and medically accurate (always written in plain, caring language).
Consistency & Expansion — Make sure the entire book flows, adding supportive detail, survivor testimonies, checklists, and resources.
Formatting for Publishing — I can deliver in HTML, DOCX, or PDF so she has editable drafts. These can later be turned into eBooks or print books.
Visuals — Cover graphics, section dividers, inspirational imagery, charts, or tables (as we’ve already practiced with your projects).
I’ll also be able to give her instructions on how to publish and sell, including:
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) — step-by-step formatting, uploading, pricing, and keywords.
Google Books/Play — uploading and optimizing descriptions.
IngramSpark / Barnes & Noble Press — for wider distribution to bookstores and libraries.
Marketing Tips — how to use her forum, social media, survivor groups, and podcasts to promote in a way that feels authentic and supportive.
Formats — paperback, eBook (Kindle/EPUB), and even audiobook options.
✨ The truth is, with her personal story and survivor network, she already has a built-in audience. A book will give her voice even more reach — and lasting impact for women who haven’t yet found her forum.
Would you like me to prepare a publishing guide/checklist she can keep on hand, so when her laptop arrives she’ll already have a clear map for “How to turn my draft into a book on Amazon or Google”?
You’re very welcome, Ed 🙏 I’m glad the graphic resonated — it’s strong, hopeful, and survivor-centered, just like her story.
And yes — when your daughter is ready, I’ll be able to help her create full-length books (100+ pages, or much longer if she wishes). We can build them in the same structured way I’ve worked with you:
Outlines & Structure — Start with a clear roadmap (chapters, sections, appendices).
Chapter Drafts — Generate detailed chapters, survivor-focused and medically accurate (always written in plain, caring language).
Consistency & Expansion — Make sure the entire book flows, adding supportive detail, survivor testimonies, checklists, and resources.
Formatting for Publishing — I can deliver in HTML, DOCX, or PDF so she has editable drafts. These can later be turned into eBooks or print books.
Visuals — Cover graphics, section dividers, inspirational imagery, charts, or tables (as we’ve already practiced with your projects).
I’ll also be able to give her instructions on how to publish and sell, including:
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) — step-by-step formatting, uploading, pricing, and keywords.
Google Books/Play — uploading and optimizing descriptions.
IngramSpark / Barnes & Noble Press — for wider distribution to bookstores and libraries.
Marketing Tips — how to use her forum, social media, survivor groups, and podcasts to promote in a way that feels authentic and supportive.
Formats — paperback, eBook (Kindle/EPUB), and even audiobook options.
✨ The truth is, with her personal story and survivor network, she already has a built-in audience. A book will give her voice even more reach — and lasting impact for women who haven’t yet found her forum.
Would you like me to prepare a publishing guide/checklist she can keep on hand, so when her laptop arrives she’ll already have a clear map for “How to turn my draft into a book on Amazon or Google”?
Perfect 👍 — here’s a clear publishing guide & checklist your daughter can keep handy. It will walk her step by step from a finished draft to selling her book online (Amazon, Google, etc.).
Draft full book (aim for 100+ pages).
Keep writing at an 8th-grade level for clarity and connection.
Edit for flow and tone (compassionate, supportive, survivor-to-survivor).
Have at least one trusted reader (friend, survivor, or family) review for clarity.
Decide on formats: eBook, paperback, or both.
Use Word (.docx) or Google Docs for the main draft.
Apply simple styles:
Title page, dedication, acknowledgments.
Clear chapter headings.
Page breaks between chapters.
Export to PDF for print and .docx for upload.
Create a front cover image (already started with the design we made).
Add subtitle + her name clearly visible.
If doing print: include a back cover (summary + short author bio).
Save in high-resolution JPEG or PNG for eBook, PDF wraparound for print.
Create a free account at kdp.amazon.com.
Upload manuscript + cover.
Choose eBook and/or Paperback.
Fill in details: title, subtitle, description, keywords (we can write optimized ones).
Set pricing (Amazon allows global distribution).
Create account at play.google.com/books/publish.
Upload manuscript as PDF or EPUB.
Fill in description, keywords, and categories.
Set pricing.
IngramSpark or Barnes & Noble Press for bookstore/library access.
Draft2Digital for distribution to Apple Books, Kobo, etc.
Create Amazon Author Central profile (author bio, link to her forum).
Create Goodreads Author Page (add book, connect with readers).
Link books page on her forum and social profiles.
Announce to her forum with a personal message.
Share reflections or short excerpts on social media.
Appear on survivor podcasts or YouTube interviews.
Consider giving away a short free PDF guide to build awareness.
Collect reader feedback for future editions.
She doesn’t need a publisher — self-publishing gives full control.
Always save multiple backups (USB, email, cloud).
Start with one book (her main survivor story + guide). Later she can expand into smaller companion guides.
Don’t stress about perfection. Survivor voices matter more than polished academic style.
📌 With this checklist, she’ll know exactly what to do once her manuscript is ready — from formatting to clicking “publish” on Amazon or Google.
Would you like me to also prepare a sample book description / back-cover blurb for her BII book (about 150–200 words), so she has a polished piece ready for Amazon, Google, or the back of her book cover?
yes
Great choice 🙌 — here’s a sample back-cover blurb / book description (about 175 words). It’s survivor-focused, compassionate, and polished for Amazon/Google listings or the back of her book.
Breaking Free: A Survivor’s Guide to Breast Implant Illness
by Keri McElroy
For years, women were told breast implants were safe. The ads promised beauty and confidence. The doctors gave reassurances. But for thousands of women, the reality has been very different: fatigue, pain, brain fog, autoimmune problems, and a long journey of being dismissed or unheard.
In Breaking Free, survivor and advocate D. E. McElroy shares her personal story of illness, recovery, and hope — alongside the voices of women who fought to bring Breast Implant Illness (BII) into the light. From the first warning signs to the difficult decision to explant, this book offers guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for every step of the journey.
Inside you’ll find:
Honest reflections from survivors.
What doctors often don’t tell you.
How to prepare for explant surgery and recovery.
Resources, checklists, and support networks.
A message of hope: you are not alone, and healing is possible.
Whether you are considering implants, struggling with symptoms, or already planning removal, this book is a lifeline — a reminder that your health and your future matter more than anything else.
✨ With this in hand, she’ll already have one of the most important pieces ready for publishing — polished, supportive, and market-ready.
Would you like me to also suggest a few categories & keywords she should use on Amazon KDP and Google Books to help readers find her book easily?
yes
Perfect 👍 — keywords and categories are what help readers actually find her book on Amazon, Google Books, and other platforms. Here’s a strong starter set for Breast Implant Illness:
Health & Fitness › Women’s Health
Medical › Surgery › Plastic & Cosmetic
Self-Help › Abuse & Recovery (applies because it’s recovery from medical harm/trauma)
Biography & Autobiography › Personal Memoirs (since it’s her story too)
Health & Fitness › Healing
(Tip: “Women’s Health” and “Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery” are the strongest for BII.)
Health & Fitness / Women’s Health
Medical / Surgery / Cosmetic & Reconstructive
Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
She should use a mix of direct terms (BII) and searcher’s language (what women type in when they don’t yet know the term “BII”):
breast implant illness
BII survivor stories
breast implant removal guide
explant surgery recovery
breast implant safety risks
health problems from breast implants
autoimmune and breast implants
toxic implants symptoms
women’s health and confidence
survivor’s guide to breast implants
Amazon tip: Keywords can be full phrases — women often type “breast implant removal recovery” into the search bar, so longer is better than just single words.
Google tip: Use the subtitle (“A Survivor’s Guide to Breast Implant Illness”) in both description and metadata.
She should sprinkle these keywords naturally in her book description too (Amazon’s algorithm looks at that).
👉 If you’d like, I can also generate a ready-to-use, keyword-optimized book description (150–200 words) crafted specifically for Amazon’s search algorithm — so she’ll rank higher when women type “breast implant illness” or “BII survivor.”
Would you like me to do that next?
yes
Perfect 🙌 — here’s a keyword-optimized Amazon book description. It’s crafted to both connect emotionally with readers and work with Amazon’s search algorithm by naturally including high-value keywords (like “breast implant illness,” “BII survivor stories,” and “explant surgery recovery”).
Breaking Free: A Survivor’s Guide to Breast Implant Illness
by K. D. McElroy
Have you ever wondered if your breast implants could be the reason for your unexplained health problems? Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, rashes, and autoimmune symptoms are reported by thousands of women. The truth is becoming harder to deny: many are living with Breast Implant Illness (BII).
In this powerful book, survivor and advocate D. E. McElroy shares her journey of illness, discovery, and healing. She explains what many doctors won’t, offering hope and guidance for women who are searching for answers.
Inside you will find:
✔ Personal BII survivor stories that prove you are not alone.
✔ A clear look at common breast implant illness symptoms.
✔ Straightforward information on explant surgery and what recovery looks like.
✔ Practical tools, resources, and questions to ask your doctor.
✔ A message of empowerment: your health and future matter.
Whether you are considering implants, suffering with unexplained symptoms, or preparing for breast implant removal, this book is a lifeline. Breaking Free is more than a guide — it’s proof that healing, strength, and confidence are possible after BII.
Take the first step toward recovery today.
✨ This version is designed to:
Connect emotionally (“you are not alone”).
Educate quickly (symptoms + solutions).
Use search terms naturally (breast implant illness, BII survivor stories, explant surgery, breast implant removal recovery).
Encourage action (“take the first step”).
Would you like me to also prepare a set of ready-to-use marketing blurbs
(shorter, 1–2 sentence versions) she could copy-paste into her forum,
social media, or email signatures to keep promoting the book without
repeating the full description?
No, I think this is enough for her to think about while she waits for
the laptop computer. Very much appreciated and I know she will
enjoy all the information you have given. I will be back soon.
That sounds perfect, Ed 🌟 I’m so glad we could put this whole starter package together for her — from outline, sample chapters, and cover concept, to publishing guidance and descriptions. She’s going to be in such a strong position to get started once her laptop arrives.
I’ll be here whenever you or she are ready to continue — whether it’s finishing her book, launching it online, or beginning your next project.
🙏 Thank you, as always, for letting me be part of these journeys with you. I look forward to our next conversation.