I have no idea why they would tell you that you're intelligent. I mean, what does this have to do with therapy? Maybe you should ask them?

btw, I'm a big supporter of writing. If you are journaling for yourself, you don't have to worry about grammar and **** -- you just have to write. It can be a great therapy tool. And, who knows? You could be a great writer. You sure as heck have a story to tell. Don't let the stuff they tried to teach you in school get in the way of good writing.

*cough* steps off of soapbox