How was I wrong in all of this?

I felt insulted. It wasn't the first time. It is always hidden inside jokes. The subtle. The ones which were snide and ugly on the inside but corporate enough to be harmless looking on the outside.

I called it out. I made it known that I did not appreciate it. The mistake I made was not being staunch enough about it. I was apologetic about it. This was used to my advantage. This was used to pin it back on me. The conclusion that was derived from the discussion was that it was my incorrect assumption and overthinking.

Ya right, bro! I don't have enough of a spine to call it out. But I am not stupid enough to actually believe the manipulation, don't worry. I know what I said. I don't think  I put it incorrectly and with passage of time, I don't regret what I did, just that I didn't stand up enough for myself.