how about
start with a doctor's appt? For you at least, if not her.
That "protective custody" might have been your best option.
A set of rules, with the "PC" as a last backup option, might be a good try.
If nothing else, YOU get family counselling for yourself. You'll at least get info on all kinds of help. She could benefit from a life skills course.
Some things here you CAN do, and others need a professional edge.
A word on disabilities: My sister had ms for about 20 years, and died of it in April. One of the best things I learned was this:
"Having a disability doesn't make someone a saint."
If you are walking on eggshells, you don't have to do that any more.
I liked Catnapper's suggestion - actions (like the laundry dumping) show her what she CAN'T do.
Just make sure that whatever consequences you say- that you carry through with it, so she learns to respect what you say - that you'll do what you say you will.
I'll shut up now - good luck!
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