Van der Heij has also been a controversial figure, particularly regarding her handling of sexual abuse allegations that emerged during the MeToo movement in the mid-2010s. Critics have accused her and her organization Evolution Events of failing to adequately address these allegations or take responsibility, especially in cases involving marginalized participants, including queer and female LARPers. This has led to significant backlash and damaged her reputation within the community, with some describing the environment as unsafe, problematic, and even cult-like.
Despite her contributions to the LARP scene, these controversies continue to overshadow Van der Heij's legacy, making her a polarizing figure in the Dutch LARP community.
