The three women held captive in a Cleveland house for a decade before being discovered and released in May spoke publicly for the first time in brief video statements released Monday night.

In the video, the women — Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight — thank the people who have provided support since their escape, including those who have donated to a fund that has raised more than $1 million.

Ms. Knight, who was kidnapped in August 2002 at age 21, said the “love, support and donations” of well-wishers had helped her “build a brand new life.” She said she refused to be consumed by hatred.