finding a voice

Tonite I feel some frustration, because I tried to speak up for myself, I did.... but it wasn't heard and the other person 'won' or got what was initially suggested.   I agreed to it after speaking up and what I said wasn't even considered.     So it is 'on me'.     It's totally not a big deal at all......     just a totally 'small pie' sorta thing, but the concept is frustrating to me, because it represents the way things go in larger decisions/areas in my life.

hmmm........  this is the best I see related to this issue right now.....
http://www.wahm.com/articles/Speak-Up-for-Yourself-Create-and-Communicate-Boundaries.html