Twin Flames Universe Under Investigation

When Soulmate Hunting Becomes Coercive Control

I’ve been watching Twin Flames Universe (TFU) unfold for years, ever since I became curious about high-control groups after my time with the Love Has Won cult. I first found out about TFU through Netflix’s Escaping Twin Flames in late 2023, then through Amazon Prime’s Desperately Seeking Soulmate. Now as of July 1, 2025, it finally happened. Michigan’s Attorney General just launched an investigation, and it looks like TFU’s time in the shadows is over.

What just happened?

On July 1, Michigan AG Dana Nessel confirmed that search warrants were served at two homes in Leelanau County. These are properties linked to Jeff and Shaleia Divine, the leaders of Twin Flames Universe. Michigan State Police, the U.S. Department of Labor OIG, and the local sheriff’s office joined forces to pull this off. The investigation focuses on what the AG’s office is calling “coercive control,” along with possible financial crimes and labor violations.

Former members have alleged that TFU isn’t just a coaching business. They describe it as a system of emotional control, one that isolates people from their families and pushes them into chasing someone who may not even want them. Some members were pressured to pursue romantic partners who had already blocked them or filed restraining orders. Others say they were even pressured to change their gender identity, not because they wanted to, but because it fit the TFU narrative of what a “Divine Masculine” or “Divine Feminine” should be.

You can find the official reports on AP News, The Washington Post, and Business Insider. These aren’t just small blog accusations anymore, they are real investigations with law enforcement involved.

Why this matters

Twin Flames Universe is bigger than just a strange internet group turned cult. It is a blueprint for how cult-like manipulation hides in plain sight. TFU seemed innocuous on the surface, using tactics like the “mirror exercise” and the “Mind Alignment Process,” tools that start as self-help but quickly turn into control mechanisms. The pressure to find your twin flame created obsession, not peace.

When leaders tell you who you are, who to love, and what gender to be, that’s not empowerment. That’s coercion. And when they charge you thousands of dollars along the way, it becomes a business built on dependency. Their “everything package” went for nearly $9,000.

The documentary wave that exposed it

The cracks first showed in late 2023. Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Desperately Seeking Soulmate on Prime gave the world a first glimpse into TFU’s inner workings. Victims, families, and experts painted a clear picture. This wasn’t just about love. It was about stalking, family estrangement, coerced gender transitions, and blind loyalty to Jeff and Shaleia.

Canada’s CTV W5 did a segment in March 2025 titled “We’re Not a Cult.” It revealed even more. Members spoke openly about spiritual pressure tactics and how their personal identities were re-shaped by Jeff and Shaleia’s dogma.

Now, things are escalating. Search warrants were served, and officials invited whistleblowers to come forward with tips. Even former members like Keely Griffin have called this a turning point toward justice.

How TFU is spinning it

TFU released a public statement, saying they are misunderstood. They say everything is voluntary and that members are free to leave at any time. But when leaving means losing your only community, your identity, and thousands of dollars you already spent, how free are you really?

They frame it as spiritual growth, but to me, it sounds a lot like emotional and financial dependency. And they’ve been paying PR firms since 2023 to clean up their image. Authentic spiritual teachers don’t need spin doctors.

Why this should matter to you

If you’ve ever sought deep connection, healing, or spiritual love, this story matters. Twin Flames Universe built their brand on people’s longing for purpose and belonging. But instead of helping, they handed people a prepackaged answer and told them to follow orders.

This also marks one of the first major U.S. cases where “coercive control,” a term often used in domestic abuse cases, is being applied to a spiritual group. It means the law is catching up with how subtle, non-violent forms of control can still be dangerous.

What’s next?

• Michigan’s AG has asked for anyone with information to come forward. Former members, families, or anyone harmed by TFU’s actions can contact them anonymously if needed.
• No arrests have been made yet, but search warrants suggest there is probable cause. Expect legal filings, audits, and maybe criminal charges in the near future.
• Media outlets are watching closely. Survivor stories are still coming out, and I suspect this is far from over.

My final thoughts

Having lived through my own spiritual breakdown inside the Love Has Won cult, I see the same patterns in TFU. Charismatic leaders who declare themselves divine, followers who abandon their personal intuition, and a group dynamic that turns love into control.

I’ll be covering this as the case develops. TFU isn’t the first cult of love and light that turned dark, and they won’t be the last. But maybe this investigation will wake a few people up before they lose themselves chasing someone else’s version of love.