Alana Montanez has seen Citizen Soldier 1 time.

Since Citizen Soldier's debut in 2017, the Salt Lake City-based music group has been all about honoring those who fight battles every day that other dismiss or judge them for. Those battling mental illness, abuse, stigmatization, and being ostracized have embraced their music as a representation of their own stories and struggles. As the community has grown and word has spread, many have found a refuge of survivors to share in their pain.