Zack AhSam-Kreiter sits indoors wearing a dark shirt with a stylized fish or dragon motif in shades of blue and brown. His beard and steady gaze reflect quiet resilience. The warm lighting and shallow depth of field create an intimate atmosphere, drawing focus to his expression and attire. A staircase and couch in the softly blurred background suggest a lived-in home setting. The moment captures queer authenticity, grounded pride, and gratitude at 52. #gayselfie #veteran #militaryspouse #selfie #mentalhealthawareness Gratitude #Advocacy #GayAnd52 #AuthenticSelf #LGBTQVisibility #ShowingUpMatters #BetterTogether

Day 91/365 [52 M – Gratitude for Grounding]
I've learned that advocacy begins with noticing when I feel grounded enough to speak. PTSD Awareness for veterans out there. There is a way forward contact local VA.
#veteran #selfie #PTSD #Advocacy #AuthenticSelf #ShowingUpMatters #BetterTogether

Zack AhSam‑Kreiter stands in a bright fitness studio wearing a dark gray athletic shirt, red shorts, and black sneakers. He holds his phone for a mirror selfie on the polished wooden floor. Behind him, rows of stationary bikes line the mirrored wall, and shelves of colorful exercise balls and equipment fill the back of the room. Blue star‑shaped ornaments hang from the ceiling, adding a playful contrast to the focused gym setting. His expression is steady and grounded, capturing queer visibility, aging strength, and self‑respect at 52

Day 90/365 [52 M – Strength in Showing Up]

What I know now is that strength isn’t just in the body it’s in the choice to keep showing up for myself.

PTSD Awareness for veterans out there. There is a way contact your VA.
#GayAnd52 #AuthenticSelf #LGBTQVisibility #ShowingUpMatters #BetterTogether

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the sweetest moment ever 🥺 #showingupmatters #sweetestmoment #mamasboy

Zack AhSam-Kreiter takes an outdoor selfie wearing a brown jacket over a blue hoodie. His beard and calm expression reflect quiet strength. Behind him, a pointed arch structure rises against a bright sky with scattered clouds. The moment captures visible aging, queer softness, and grounded presence at 52. #gayselfie #veteran #militaryspouse #selfie #mentalhealthawareness #ShowingUpMatters #GayAnd52 #LGBTQVisibility #AuthenticSelf #BetterTogether

Day 78/365 [52 M — Showing Up Online]

Every selfie is a reminder that showing up online is advocacy too.

PTSD Awareness for veterans out there. There is a way forward contact your local VA.

#gayselfie #veteran #militaryspouse #mentalhealthawareness
#ShowingUpMatters #AuthenticSelf #BetterTogether

#Resilience #WorkWithPurpose #HousingJustice #DigitalShaman #SupportAndGrow #ShowingUpMatters #FromStruggleToStrength

It's only been about a week since I started paternity leave.

Yesterday was the first day of school for many of our children across metro Detroit. I stood alongside my Frat Brothers & others to 'Clap-In' and Welcome students back to school 😄

#FirstDayOfSchool
#ShowingUpMatters
#AlwaysWithThePeople

This week is packed with opportunities for you to get involved in local government. If you attend a meeting, let us know how it goes! #HamCoINDems #HamiltonCountyIndiana #localgovernment #showingupmatters

This week is packed with opportunities for you to get involved in local government. If you attend a meeting, let us know how it goes! #HamCoINDems #HamiltonCountyIndiana #localgovernment #showingupmatters

Thank you to the organizers and everyone who attended and engaged in this important dialogue.
#shoults4assembly
#2025specialelection
#AD63
#ShowUpAndServe
#ShowingUpMatters

For when people say, "Why are you going to that protest? It won't change anything" #ShowingUpMatters

Get those calendars ready, we have a week full of opportunities for you to be involved in local government! If you attend a meeting, let us know how it goes! #HamCoINDems #HamiltonCountyIndiana #localgovernment #showingupmatters

Showing up matters! Look at that smile! #preschoolgraduation #showingupmatters #thatsmile #preschool

And after I show up for others, I still make time to show up myself 💪🏾 #showingupmatters #gymgirl

Another day. Another empty chair. 🪑🙄

This time on Raf’s show live from the electorate of #Goldstein.

I guess sipping coffee in Sandy is a little easier.

#LeadershipMatters
#ShowingUpMatters
#CommunityMatters
#auspol

This ones for the people!
Get out and show what’s important to you!

#showingupmatters #peoplesmarch #womensmarch #humanrights #abortionishealthcare #freedom
#scienceisreal #youmatter
#wewontgoback