Cum to think of it, your mother sounds quite ridickulous.

I think we all know what package she was really pointing to

Don't let her invading your privacy put you at a disadvantage. You've sought assistance with a personal issue that is a concern for you, and that's an adult decision. Too bad your mother isn't also acting in a similar fashion

When I read the second line

Talk to your mother. She has no right to look through your private things. In fact, looking at others' mail is a felony in the US

They were for endurance so not necessarily anything to do with "hard."

I can almost hear your mum talking about it at dinner parties.

That was rather intrusive on your mothers part.

It's illegal for someone else to open your mail. but FYL for being a "minute-man ."

Couldn't keep the hoax going very long, I guess.