Countless Sleepless Nights A collection of coming-out stories and experiences

'I'm sorry I can't say this to your face, but words fail me every time I try, even though I know you would be fine (and knowing you, you might have already guessed).'

A moving, inspiring and thought-provoking collection of coming-out stories from around the world. From the good, the sad, the surprising and the funny, no two stories are the same, yet all are written by people who share the courage to be vulnerable, take huge risks to find love and acceptance and are brave enough to be their authentic selves. Whether you have any experience of coming out or not, these stories are incredibly powerful and moving.

Carina Maggar is a creative copywriter. She has produced work for brands including YouTube, Levi's, Conde Nast and Viacom. Her first book How To Make Work Not Suck: Honest Advice for People with Jobs was released in May 2022.After countless sleepless nights, Carina came out to her parents as gay when she was 21. It was her experience (and 4-page email to her Arab Jewish father) that inspired her to speak to other LGBTQ+ people around the world about their own experiences. She began interviewing people over 5 years ago. Find out more at carinamaggar.com