The Autocrat

[milo]

Facing

Thanks milo, this has a several connotations I like. The idea of facing the unsavory elements of family is a good fit as is the connotation of facing one's enemy, facing something head on, etc.

Appreciate the read and the suggestion.

The reason I prefer it is the multiple meanings. There is the struggle, the literal meaning, and, one of the oldest and most powerful insults in human history is to put manure in the face.