From Addiction and Prison to Award-Winning Journalist | Ryan Moser

Nightmare Success In and Out · Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 5m

Addiction cost Ryan Moser his marriage, his freedom, and precious years with his son. After cycling through juvenile detention and prison, he received a 10-year Florida sentence for a crime committed while addicted to pain pills.

Behind the walls, Ryan picked up a pen—and discovered the purpose he had been searching for his entire life. With little formal education and no journalism background, he became an award-winning writer, published approximately 250 pieces while incarcerated, and emerged from prison as a professional journalist.

Today, Ryan’s work has appeared in The Philadelphia…