Dear Barbara,
I hear you.
I really do.
This neighbor has something wrong in her head.
Leave her be. It is safest for all involved if you cut her as wide a berth as possible.
Remember that you do not have to solve the problem once and for all.
You're goal is to stay safe.
Do that please.
Can you call someone Tuesday?
Your domestic violence counselor?
Your tdoc?
Your pdoc? Get some extra meds to help you during this stress.
Your domestic violence counselor would be good to talk to.
Mari