Mental Health Support

I think it might be a taboo only in the minds of those who have suffered greatly at the hands of their parents. They've been intimidated into thinking that way by their folks.

There comes a time in everyone's lives where they have to break a bit of the bond between them and their parents. It's only natural to do so. For some people that occurs too late in life. For whatever reason they are hanging on to that relationship. It sounds to me like you and the person who wrote the message need to let go. That doesn't necessarily mean that you have to have a big showdown with your abusive parent(s). Just let go in your mind. You don't need that crap anymore and those relationships are still toxic in your lives. Break the bond, end the repeating cycle.