hatred. with that being said we need to take a leap of faith and no that god is in control. >> reporter: they were once known only as silent victims. now they want the world to know they have a voice and have reclaimed their lives. >> pamela brown joins us live. you've been following this from if beginning. tell us why you think they came out now, the timing of this announcement and do we think this is the format they will continue to speak about their recove recovery? >> it's a good question. i spoke to the women's attorney and a family friend of one of the victims and i'm told that this is a way for the young women to give a direct thank you to all the people who have not only supported them but donated to the courage fund. more than a million dollars has been donated to the courage fund. as the attorney told me this was their message delivered the way